Wiktionary(1.50 / 4 votes)Rate this definition: 1  dilemma(Noun) A circumstance in which a choice must be made between two or more alternatives that seem equally undesirable. 2  dilemma(Noun) (disputed) A difficult circumstance or problem.
The lathe is an ancient tool, dating at least to ancient Egypt and known to be used in Assyria and ancient Greece. The lathe was very important to the Industrial Revolution. It is known as the mother of machine tools, as it was the first machine tool that lead to the invention of other machine tools.
Full Definition of LATH. 1. : a thin narrow strip of wood nailed to rafters, joists, or studding as a groundwork for slates, tiles, or plaster. 2. : a building material in sheets used as a base for plaster.3. : a quantity of laths. â lath transitive verb. a long and thin piece of wood that is used in walls and ceilings to support plaster, tiles, etc. plural laths or lath.