Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

pole lathe

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.89 in modern English

Syllables: pole lathe
IPA

14

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

1

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A simple form of lathe, or a substitute for a lathe, in which the work is turned by means of a cord passing around it, one end being fastened to the treadle, and the other to an elastic pole above.

Inflected Forms

pole lathes (plural)

Questions

What does pole lathe mean?: A simple form of lathe, or a substitute for a lathe, in which the work is turned by means of a cord passing around it, one end being fastened to the treadle, and the other to an elastic pole above.

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