The foundling wheel was used to allow parents to safely abandon their newborns.

She lives in her ivory tower, far from the realities of the world.

The potter uses a potter's wheel to shape the clay.

She measured her waistline to find her pant size.

I sprained my back while lifting heavy weights.

The siege tower was used to attack the castle walls.

The drilling rig is currently digging an oil well.

The ballot was organized to elect the new president.

The pilot received clearance to take off from the control tower.

It's his turn to speak.