Definition

A piece of material that is being worked on or shaped during manufacturing or crafting processes.

Example

The carpenter carefully measured the workpiece before cutting it to size.

Conversation

Have you seen the new workpiece I started in the workshop?

Not yet! What are you making with it?

I'm trying to carve a small table out of that workpiece.

That sounds awesome! I can't wait to see how it turns out.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Workpiece → It is formed from "work" (from Old English *weorc*, meaning activity or labor) and "piece" (from Old French *piece*, meaning a part or fragment). The word "workpiece" refers to a piece of material that is being worked on or shaped in a manufacturing process.

Memory Tip

Think of 'work' as the activity being done and 'piece' as a part of something — a workpiece is simply a part that is being worked on.

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