Word
workpiece
Phoneticswork·piece
Countable noun
Definition
n. a piece of material that you cut, shape, or join when you are making something in a factory or workshop.
n. a piece of raw or partly finished material undergoing machining, shaping, or assembly.
Examples
“The worker fixes the workpiece firmly to the table.”
“The machinist measures the metal workpiece before starting the lathe to ensure the final part meets specifications.”
“Held rigidly in the vice, the wooden workpiece gradually assumed the curved profile of a chair leg as shavings curled away with each pass of the plane.”
Examples
simple
“The worker fixes the workpiece firmly to the table.”
contextual
“The machinist measures the metal workpiece before starting the lathe to ensure the final part meets specifications.”
complex
“Held rigidly in the vice, the wooden workpiece gradually assumed the curved profile of a chair leg as shavings curled away with each pass of the plane.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “workpiece” in context.
Verb
01. clamp workpiece
“Always clamp the workpiece firmly to prevent vibration during milling.”
verb + noun
02. inspect workpiece
“After turning, inspect the workpiece for cracks and dimensional accuracy.”
verb + noun
03. machine workpiece
“The technician will machine the workpiece to within 0.02 millimetres.”
verb + noun
04. position workpiece
“Position the workpiece centrally under the spindle before starting the cycle.”
verb + noun
Adjective
05. cylindrical workpiece
“The lathe is set up to turn a cylindrical workpiece to a precise diameter.”
adj + noun
06. metal workpiece
“The operator fixed the metal workpiece onto the milling table before cutting.”
adj + noun
Noun
07. diameter of workpiece
“Check the diameter of the workpiece with a micrometer before finishing.”
noun + prep + noun
08. edge of workpiece
“The operator chamfered the sharp edge of the workpiece for safe handling.”
noun + prep + noun
09. geometry of workpiece
“The probe measures the geometry of the workpiece after each machining pass.”
noun + prep + noun
10. clamp the workpiece securely
“Clamp the workpiece securely or it may shift during high-speed cutting.”
11. inspect the finished workpiece
“Inspect the finished workpiece under magnification for surface defects.”
12. machine the workpiece to size
“The CNC lathe will machine the workpiece to size in under two minutes.”
Etymology
From work + piece.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
Related words
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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