machine shop
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of machine shop
An Americanism dating back to 1820–30
Example Sentences
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“You can’t throw a rock without hitting a machine shop out here. So we can be within driving proximity of just thousands of potential customers.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 25, 2026
Hampton leaves prison with a head full of scripture and plans for a self-sharpening drill, cooked up during his time in the machine shop.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 16, 2025
He kissed his wife and girls good morning and went off to the kibbutz machine shop, which is about 200–250 yards from his home.
From Slate ● Dec. 16, 2023
Sagui Dekel-Chen was tinkering in the kibbutz machine shop when he saw the armed intruders and raced to a rooftop for a better look.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 4, 2023
Although Dad said the best thing to do was nothing, Mom made him drive her to the machine shop.
From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam
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