workpiece

noun

work·​piece ˈwərk-ˌpēs How to pronounce workpiece (audio)
: a piece of work in process of manufacture

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The work cells contained something called a workpiece, a product on which the robots do work, in this case something to be constructed of aluminum struts placed on a table. Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 25 Sep. 2025 The robotics probe includes machine tools for cutting, welding and handling workpieces, autoclaves and industrial ovens. Reuters 12 Hr Ago, CNN Money, 25 Sep. 2025 These are mounted to a base or workbench, and keep both hands free to manipulate and control your workpiece. Alex Rennie, Popular Mechanics, 8 Aug. 2023 See All Example Sentences for workpiece

Word History

First Known Use

1876, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of workpiece was in 1876

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“Workpiece.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/workpiece. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.

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