11+ Words that rhyme with lathe

Lathe is a 1-syllable word with 11 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are swathe, bathe, scathe. Single-syllable words are the backbone of rap and poetry — they punch hard at line endings and pair easily with other one-syllable rhymes.

Definition of lathe

noun
  1. machine tool for shaping metal or wood; the workpiece turns about a horizontal axis against a fixed tool

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1 syllable

2 syllables

Examples of "lathe" in lyrics

See how lathe is used at the end of a line in songs:

  • "wood lathe"
    AOL — AOL
  • "delta wood lathe"
    AOL — AOL
  • "delta 46-700 wood lathe"
    AOL — AOL

What do these rhymes mean?

bathe
the act of swimming; "the Englishman said he had a good bathe" cleanse the entire body
scathe
the act of damaging something or someone
spathe
a conspicuous bract surrounding or subtending a spadix or other inflorescence
sunbathe
expose one's body to the sun
swathe
an enveloping bandage wrap in swaddling clothes; "swaddled the infant"

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

When using "lathe" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like swathe, bathe, scathe create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with lathe?
Words that rhyme with lathe include: swathe, bathe, scathe, spathe, sunbathe, nathe, staithe, enswathe, unswathe, mathe, and 1 more.
How many syllables does lathe have?
Lathe has 1 syllable.
How many words rhyme with lathe?
There are 11 words that rhyme with lathe: 11 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for lathe in a song?
The strongest rhymes for lathe in songwriting are swathe, bathe, scathe. These are perfect rhymes that share identical ending sounds, creating a satisfying resolution at line endings. For a more subtle effect, try slant rhymes — they add variety without the predictability of exact rhymes.
What are easy words that rhyme with lathe?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with lathe include swathe, bathe, scathe, spathe, sunbathe. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: swathe, bathe; 1-syllable: sunbathe, enswathe. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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