workbench

noun
UK: /ˈwɜːkbentʃ/
US: /ˈwɜːrkbentʃ/

  1. A sturdy table used for manual work, often equipped with tools.

    1. He built a small birdhouse on his workbench.
    2. The carpenter organized his tools neatly across the workbench before starting.

  2. A platform or foundation upon which something is built or developed; a starting point.

    1. The research provided a workbench for new discoveries.
    2. This software serves as a workbench for programmers to design custom applications efficiently.

Synonyms

worktable counter table
workbench transitive-verb

  1. To equip or furnish with a workbench.

    1. He workbenched his garage to have more space.
    2. They decided to workbench the new lab, providing suitable workspaces for research.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "workbench" in English means: A sturdy table used for manual work, often equipped with tools., A platform or foundation upon which something is built or developed; a starting point..

The phonetic transcription of "workbench" is /ˈwɜːkbentʃ/ in British English and /ˈwɜːrkbentʃ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "workbench": worktable, counter, table.

Example usage of "workbench": "He built a small birdhouse on his workbench.". More examples on the page.