Definition of engine turning
1
: a method of ornamentation of a surface (as of a watch) by means of a rose engine or lathe
2
: ornamentation in the form of a pattern of fine lines produced by engine turning
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“Engine turning.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/engine%20turning. Accessed 10 Aug. 2022.
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The first known use of engine turning was in 1764
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