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What does turnery mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word turnery? Here's what it means.

Noun
  1. The art of fashioning solid bodies into cylindrical or other forms by means of a lathe.
  2. Things or forms made by a turner, or in the lathe.
  3. A place where lathework is carried out.
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This type of turnery was produced as a direct result of a dispute between the Guild of Furniture Makers and the Guild of Turners.
The art of Nagiso turnery is bringing out the beauty of the natural woodgrain to its limit.
It is excellent for turnery and can be worked to a smooth, lustrous finish.
It is in great demand for cotton-mill machinery, turnery handles and forms.
It is difficult to work with hand tools, but is an excellent wood for turnery and carving.
Guava, lemon, sycamore, olive, date, willow wood are used in turnery as they have different ornamental color.

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