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Vinony

workpiece

noun

  1. crafted or machined artificial physical object
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Pronunciation: /ˈwɜːkpiːs/ / /ˈwɜɹkˌpis/

noun

Etymology: From work (noun) + piece (noun), a calque of German Werkstück (“piece of work; object being worked on”).

  1. 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.”

    “Scantling s[ubstantive] (prescribed dimension of a work[-]piece).”