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Il tornio
"Il tornio" is the machine that rotates a workpiece against a cutting tool. The operator is "il tornitore". Do not confuse it with "il torneo", a tournament.
Examples in context
Il tornio lavora pezzi di acciaio.
The lathe machines steel parts.
Ha imparato a usare il tornio da giovane.
He learnt to use the lathe when he was young.
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