Word of the Day:
workpiece
What It Means
A partially finished object (often composed of a raw material) which is subjected to various operations, worked on with tools, etc.
Make sure the workpiece is properly secured in the chuck before turning on the lathe.
Workpiece in Context
“Scantling s[ubstantive] (prescribed dimension of a work[-]piece).”
Did You Know?
From work (noun) + piece (noun), a calque of German Werkstück (“piece of work; object being worked on”).
Source and license
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