turnery's

turn·er·y

[tur-nuh-ree]
noun, plural turn·er·ies.
1.
the process or art of forming or shaping objects on a lathe.
2.
objects or articles fashioned on a lathe collectively.
3.
a workshop where such work is done.

Origin:
1635–45; turner1 + -y3

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turnery (ˈtɜːnərɪ) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n , pl -eries
1.  objects made on a lathe
2.  Also called: turning the process or skill of turning objects on a lathe
3.  the workshop of a lathe operator

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