workpiece
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workpiece
- /ˈwɜːkpiːs/ UK
- /ˈwɜɹkˌpis/ US
Where it comes from
From work (noun) + piece (noun), a calque of German Werkstück (“piece of work; object being worked on”).
noun workpieces
- 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.
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noun partially finished object subjected to various operations, worked on with tools, etc.
| Español | pieza de trabajo |
|---|---|
| 中文 | 工件 gōngjiàn |
| Deutsch | Werkstück |
| Русский | загото́вка zagotóvka |
Talk about this word "workpiece." Wiktionary, via Micwyn, micwyn.com/word/workpiece. Accessed 7 Nov. 2026. workpiece. (n.d.). In Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Retrieved November 7, 2026, from https://micwyn.com/word/workpiece "workpiece." Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Accessed November 7, 2026. https://micwyn.com/word/workpiece.Cite this
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title = {workpiece},
howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
year = {2026},
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urldate = {2026-11-07}
}
