Workbench
/ˈwɝk.bɛnt͡ʃ/ noun
noun ·Uncommon ·College level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A sturdy bench or table at which manual work is done by a carpenter, machinist, etc.
- 2 a strong worktable for a carpenter or mechanic wordnet
- 3 A horizontal padded surface, usually adjustable in height and inclination and often with attached weight rack, used for proper posture during exercise.
"Mr Plumptre was lying on the work bench with the back of it 'slightly up' when it suddenly collapsed down causing the weights to 'crash' down on his upper abdomen and lower chest."
Example
More examples"I used this workbench to construct a birdhouse."
Etymology
From work + bench.