workpiece.
A partially finished object (often composed of a raw material) which is subjected to various operations, worked on with tools, etc.
Meaning & usage
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.
Where this word comes from
From work (noun) + piece (noun), a calque of German Werkstück (“piece of work; object being worked on”).
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