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workpieces

/ˈwɜːrkpiːsɪz/ /ˈwɜrkpiːsɪz/

Meanings
noun
(machining, woodworking, etc.) The raw material or partially finished piece that is shaped by performing various operations.

Examples :

"The machinist carefully inspected the workpieces after they came off the milling machine, looking for any defects. "
material technical industry machine work

Related Words

Illustration machining

machining verb

/məˈʃiːnɪŋ/ /məˈʃiːnɪŋɡ/

To make by machinery.

"The factory is machining metal parts for the new car model. "

Illustration partially

partially adverb

/ˈpɑːʃəli/ /ˈpɑɹʃəli/

To a partial degree or extent, incompletely.

"The student was partially prepared for the exam, but still felt nervous. "

Illustration operations

operations noun

/ˌɒpəˈɹeɪʃənz/ /ˌɑpəˈɹeɪʃənz/

The method by which a device performs its function.

"The washing machine's operations include filling with water, washing, rinsing, and spinning. "

Illustration finished

finished verb

/ˈfɪnɪʃt/

To complete (something).

"Be sure to finish your homework before you go to bed!"

Illustration various

various adjective

/ˈvɛə.ɹi.əs/ /ˈvæɹ.i.əs/

Having a broad range (of different elements).

"The reasons are various."

Illustration material

material noun

/məˈtɪəɹɪəl/ /məˈtɪɹi.əl/

Matter which may be shaped or manipulated, particularly in making something.

"Asphalt, composed of oil and sand, is a widely used material for roads."

Illustration carefully

carefully adverb

/ˈkɛːfli/ /ˈkɛɹfli/

Sorrowfully.

"He listened carefully to his mother's concerns, feeling sorrowful about her disappointment. "

Illustration milling

milling verb

/ˈmɪlɪŋ/

To grind or otherwise process in a mill or other machine.

"to mill flour"

Illustration machinist

machinist noun

/mə.ˈʃi.nɪst/

A constructor of machines and engines; one versed in the principles of machines.

"The machinist carefully assembled the new engine for the school's science lab. "

Illustration performing

performing verb

/pəˈfɔːmɪŋ/ /pɚˈfɔɹmɪŋ/

To do something; to execute.

"It took him only twenty minutes to perform the task."

Illustration woodworking

woodworking noun

/ˈwʊdwɜːrkɪŋ/ /ˈwʊdwɜːkɪŋ/

The crafts of carpentry, cabinet making and related skills of making things from wood.

"My grandfather's favorite hobby is woodworking, and he makes beautiful furniture in his garage. "

Illustration inspected

inspected verb

/ɪnˈspɛktɪd/ /ɪnˈspɛktəd/

To examine critically or carefully; especially, to search out problems or determine condition; to scrutinize.

"Inspect the system for leaks."