Rotating tool for shaping metal or wood (5)

I believe the answer is:

lathe

(Other definitions for lathe that I've seen before include "This is turned out" , "Turner's machine" , "Means for turning" , "Turning instrument" , "Turner's tool" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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