Definition of "woodturning" [woodturning]

• The art or process of shaping wood into forms on a lathe. (noun)

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• "View full sizePHOTOS BY ELIOT KAMENITZ/THE TIMES PICAYUNE Over the years, Bobby Franks has learned numerous specialty skills, such as woodturning, gilding, leatherworking and French polishing."
• "He got into the furniture crafting and restoration business, and has acquired a variety of specialty skills, such as woodturning, gilding, leatherworking and French polishing, because he likes to do things on his own terms, without having to rely on a boss or a subcontractor to get the job done."
• ""EXPLORING FORM AND FUNCTION" EXHIBIT, etchings by Roger Frey and woodturning by Bob Horowitz. 11 a. m.-5 p.m. daily, through Sept. 6, Artists 'Undertaking, 309 Mill St.,"