Machine that gets you late and out of breath! (5)

I believe the answer is:

lathe

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'machine' is the definition.
(machine for shaping metal etc)

I can't explain the rest of the clue.

(Other definitions for lathe that I've seen before include "piece of machinery" , "Machine for cutting, drilling or polishing" , "Machine tool for shaping metal or wood" , "8 [TURNER]" , "Turner's tool" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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