Metalworking Glossary

noun a gas or vapor that smells strongly or is dangerous to inhale

verb to be very angry, especially without expressing it

• The factory released toxic fumes into the air, causing concern among nearby residents.
• She was fuming when she found out her flight was delayed.
• I could see smoke coming out of his ears, he was so fumed.
• His fuming anger was evident in the way he slammed the door.

noun a brief flash or gleam of light

verb to give out or reflect small flashes of light

• The sun's glint off the water created a beautiful reflection.
• I caught a glint of gold in the antique shop window.
• She gave me a glint in her eye that told me she was up to no good.
• His smile had a glint of mischief in it.

noun a machine tool that rotates a workpiece about an axis of rotation to perform various operations such as cutting, sanding, drilling, knurling, or deformation with tools that are applied to the workpiece to create an object with symmetry about that axis

• The lathe is a machine tool that rotates a workpiece about an axis of rotation to perform various operations such as cutting, sanding, knurling, drilling, or deformation.
• My uncle is a skilled woodworker and he loves using his lathe to make intricate designs on wooden pieces.
• I'm thinking of getting my hands on a lathe so I can start crafting some cool stuff in my garage.
• In the hands of a skilled craftsman, the lathe becomes a tool of artistic expression, turning raw materials into beautiful creations.

noun a large rectangular piece of cotton or other fabric used as bedding or a covering for a bed

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• Please make sure to fill out the cover sheet before submitting your report.
• Can you pass me that sheet of paper over there?
• I need to cheat sheet for this test tomorrow.
• He was sweating so much, he looked like a wet sheet hanging on a clothesline.

noun a dish, tray, or other item made of or coated with silver

• The elegant dinner party featured fine china and silver plate for each guest.
• My grandma always brings out the silver plate for special occasions.
• I scored a sweet deal on a vintage silver plate at the flea market.
• His words were like a polished silver plate, smooth and pleasing to hear.

noun a small, thin piece of something, especially wood or metal

verb to cut or split into small, thin pieces

• The jeweler carefully cut a sliver of gold to create a delicate necklace.
• I only need a sliver of cake, I'm trying to watch my calories.
• I'll just take a sliver of your fries, thanks.
• He felt a sliver of doubt creeping into his mind as he considered the risky plan.

adjective made of or resembling tin

• The tinny sound coming from the speaker indicated a problem with the audio equipment.
• I can't stand the tinny music coming from that old radio.
• The tinny sound of the car engine told me it was time for a tune-up.
• Her laughter had a tinny quality, as if she was forcing it.

noun A slit or notch made by a cutting tool

verb To cut or make a kerf

• The woodworker carefully measured and cut a kerf in the piece of lumber.
• I made a mistake and accidentally created a kerf in the board while sawing.
• Be sure to watch out for the kerf when you're cutting the wood.
• The argument left a deep kerf in their relationship, causing tension between them.