torno
tórno with stress marks
lathe machine
Usage Note
Torno comes from Spanish torno and refers to the lathe — the machine tool that shapes metal or wood by rotating it against a cutting instrument. It is a technical term found in vocational and industrial education across the Philippines.
Examples
" May bagong torno ang taller. "
Natural Translation
The workshop has a new lathe.
Literal Translation
Has new lathe the workshop.
" Gumamit siya ng torno sa paggawa ng kahoy. "
Natural Translation
He/She used a lathe machine in making wood.
Literal Translation
Used he/she of lathe machine in making wood.
" Natutunan niya kung paano gamitin ang torno habang nag-aaral ng pagkakahoy sa paaralang bokasyonal. "
Natural Translation
He learned how to use the lathe while studying woodworking at the vocational school.
Literal Translation
Learned he how to-use the lathe while studying of woodworking at school vocational.
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