Workbench Meaning
/ˈwɝk.bɛnt͡ʃ/Definition, CEFR level B1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounA sturdy bench or table at which manual work is done by a carpenter, machinist, etc.
nounA horizontal padded surface, usually adjustable in height and inclination and often with attached weight rack, used for proper posture during exercise.
Sentence Examples
I used this workbench to construct a birdhouse.
I'm building a new workbench.
Synonyms & Antonyms
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The craftsman laid the plank across the ____ to saw it evenly.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The carpenter kept all of his several tools organized on his ____ so that he could find them easily while working today.
Word Origin & History
From work + bench.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"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."
— 2019 July 9, Amie Gordon, “Hospital IT worker, 39, died after gym bench collapsed and he dropped 132lb barbell on his stomach causing deep tears to his liver and spleen, inquest hears”, in Daily Mail:
"yeah i have been lightly following quite a few of them so far and progress has deff been good but im always afraid of fucking up deadlifts. will be getting adjustable weights soon and a work bench and mainly do squats, presses, and incline situps"
— 2023 October 25, @Drokar_LDMM, X:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The craftsman laid the plank across the ____ to saw it evenly.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The carpenter kept all of his several tools organized on his ____ so that he could find them easily while working today.