Keeramist

Keeramist is a term in Estonian that denotes the act or process of turning, twisting, or rotating. It is derived from the verb keerama and appears in the form keeramist as a noun, commonly functioning in the partitive or genitive singular in sentences. The word is used across several contexts, with nuances determined by the field of use.

In technical and industrial contexts, keeramist refers to turning operations, such as those performed on a lathe, where the workpiece is rotated while a cutting tool removes material or the part is shaped through rotational movement. In mechanical engineering and construction, it can describe the winding or twisting of cables, hoses, or other flexible elements, as well as the installation or adjustment of components that involve rotation or torque.

In physics and geometry, the concept aligns with rotational motion, though more formal terms such as pöörlemine (rotation) or rotatsioon are often preferred in scientific writing. In everyday language, keeramist can describe any action that involves twisting a knob, handle, or other object to achieve a desired position or effect, as well as more metaphorical twists in plans or stories.

Related terms include keeramine (the act of turning or twisting) and pöörlemine (rotation). Keeramist thus covers a broad range of rotational and twisting phenomena, from concrete mechanical processes to everyday actions and figurative language.