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workbench

[wurk-bench]
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noun

a sturdy table at which an artisan works.

RELATED WORDS

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

Origin of workbench

First recorded in 1775–85; work + bench
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Contemporary Examples of workbench

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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