Turner's machine is made up of French and English articles (5)

I believe the answer is:

lathe

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'turner's machine' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for lathe that I've seen before include "Turner's tool" , "Turning tool" , "This is turned out" , "Machine that turns wood or metal for cutting" , "Machine for turning and shaping wood etc" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Independent.

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