τόρνος

Ancient Greek

noun
Definitions
  • A tool similar to a pair of compasses used to draw a circle
  • A lathe
  • That which is turned, circle, round

Etymology

Derived from Proto-Indo-European *torh₂no-, *terh₁- (rub, turn, twist, bore, drill, rub by twisting, pierce, rub by turning, twisting, turnVerb, rub by twistVerb), *terh₁- (rub, turn, twist, bore, drill, rub by twisting, pierce, rub by turning, twisting, turnVerb, rub by twistVerb).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*terh₁-

Gloss

rub, turn, twist, bore, drill, rub by twisting, pierce, rub by turning, twisting, turnVerb, rub by twistVerb

Concept
Semantic Field

Basic actions and technology

Ontological Category

Action/Process

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