wheel lathe

English

Noun

wheel lathe (plural wheel lathes)

  1. (mechanical engineering, rail transport) A lathe for the manufacture and resurfacing of the wheels for rail vehicles.
    • 2022 December 14, “News in pictures: £70m Gosforth depot nears completion”, in RAIL, number 972, page 27:
      It features inspection roads and pits, a wheel lathe, wash-plant, and storage and office space for training and support functions.
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