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turn⋅er⋅y

[tur-nuh-ree]
–noun, plural -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; turner 1 + -y 3
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turn·er·y   (tûr'nə-rē)   
n.   pl. turn·er·ies
The work or workshop of a lathe operator.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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