workbench

[wurk-bench]

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noun

a sturdy table at which an artisan works.

Origin of workbench

First recorded in 1775–85; work + bench

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Related Words for workbench

shelf, counter, board, desk, trestle, easel, ledge, workbench

Examples from the Web for workbench

Contemporary Examples of workbench

They were not designed via the epiphany of an unlettered Russian sergeant at a workbench, as fables would have it.
The Story of Saddam's Gun Collection
C.J. Chivers
October 28, 2010

Historical Examples of workbench

All the sunlight fell upon the tailor's workbench by the window.
L'Assommoir
Emile Zola
After a moment he swung himself from the workbench and turned toward the door.
Shavings
Joseph C. Lincoln
Jed put his elbows on the workbench and covered his face with his hands.
Shavings
Joseph C. Lincoln
Jed, leaning forward in his chair by the workbench, put his hand to his forehead.
Shavings
Joseph C. Lincoln
Again Phillips shifted in his seat on the edge of the workbench.
Shavings
Joseph C. Lincoln

British Dictionary definitions for workbench

workbench

noun

a heavy table at which work is done by a carpenter, mechanic, toolmaker, etc

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