machining
nounUK /məˈʃiːnɪŋ/
US /məˈʃiːnɪŋ/
The act of cutting or shaping metal or other hard stuff with a machine.
The factory uses machining to make smooth metal parts for cars.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The work done by a machinist.
He found a job in machining after finishing his training.
3. The process of making something on a machine.
Machining the wooden chair took only a few hours.
4. The act of sewing with a sewing machine.
She spent the afternoon machining the hem of the dress.