workbench
US/ˈwɝk.bɛnt͡ʃ/
workbench noun: a sturdy bench or table at which manual work is done by a carpenter, machinist, etc.

Noun
workbench (plural workbenches)
- A sturdy bench or table at which manual work is done by a carpenter, machinist, etc.
- 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.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 situps2023 October 25, @Drokar_LDMM, X
workbench meaning in Tamil, Arabic, Indonesian and Persian
workbench in Tamil
- வேலைமேசை
workbench in Arabic
- sturdy table
- طَاوِلَة عَمَل ṭāwilat ʕamal
workbench in Indonesian
- sturdy table
- meja kerja
workbench in Persian
- sturdy table
- میز کار miz-e kâr, دستگاه dastgâh
More languagesFewer languages
- workbench in Vietnamese
- bàn thợ
Forms of workbench
| plural | workbenches |
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Origin of workbench
From work + bench.
Words that rhyme with workbench
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Questions about workbench
- What does workbench mean?
- Workbench means a sturdy bench or table at which manual work is done by a carpenter, machinist, etc.
- What is workbench in Tamil?
- Workbench in Tamil is வேலைமேசை. See Workbench meaning in Tamil.
- What part of speech is workbench?
- Workbench is a noun.
- How do you pronounce workbench?
- Workbench is pronounced /ˈwɝk.bɛnt͡ʃ/ (US).
- What is the plural of workbench?
- The plural of workbench is workbenches.
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