Lathe

n. machine for shaping wood, metal, etc., by rotating the article against cutting tools. [origin uncertain] lather flana(r)/ n. 1 froth produced by agitating soap etc. and water. 2 frothy sweat. 3 state of agitation. v. 1 (of soap etc.) form a lather. 2 cover with lather. 3 colloq. thrash. [Old English]