"workpiece" meaning in English

See workpiece in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Audio: en-us-workpiece.ogg Forms: workpieces [plural]
Etymology: From work + piece. Etymology templates: {{af|en|work|piece}} work + piece Head templates: {{en-noun}} workpiece (plural workpieces)
  1. (machining, woodworking) The raw material or partially finished piece that is shaped by performing various operations. Categories (topical): Machining, Woodworking Translations (The material or partially finished piece on which a tool operates.): obrobek [masculine] (Czech), werkstuk [neuter] (Dutch), työkappale (Finnish), Werkstück [neuter] (German), заготовка (zagotovka) (Russian), pieza de trabajo [feminine] (Spanish)

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