workbench

noun

work·​bench ˈwərk-ˌbench How to pronounce workbench (audio)
: a bench on which work especially of mechanics, machinists, and carpenters is performed

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Word History

First Known Use

circa 1675, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of workbench was circa 1675

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“Workbench.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/workbench. Accessed 15 Nov. 2024.

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workbench

noun
work·​bench ˈwərk-ˌbench How to pronounce workbench (audio)
: a bench on which work is done

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