LATHE
/leɪð/
5 letters · 1 syllable · verb, noun
Definition of LATHE
To invite; bid; ask.
An administrative division of the county of Kent, in England, from the Anglo-Saxon period until it fell entirely out of use in the early twentieth century.
A machine tool used to shape a piece of material, or workpiece, by rotating the workpiece against a cutting tool.
"He shaped the bedpost by turning it on a lathe."
The movable swing frame of a loom, carrying the reed for separating the warp threads and beating up the weft; a lay, or batten.
A granary; a barn.
To shape with a lathe.
To produce a three-dimensional model by rotating a set of points around a fixed axis.
Examples of LATHE in a Sentence
- "He shaped the bedpost by turning it on a lathe."
Word Details
Is LATHE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, LATHE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: LATHE uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for LATHE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | l | a | t | h | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 8 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 8 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in LATHE
47 words from the letters in LATHE
5-letter words
4-letter words
3-letter words
How to Use LATHE in Word Games
LATHE is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, LATHE is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble LATHE to find 47 additional valid words.