workbench

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English

Etymology

From work +‎ bench.

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Noun

workbench (plural workbenches)

  1. A sturdy bench or table at which manual work is done by a carpenter, machinist, etc.
  2. A horizontal padded surface, usually adjustable in height and inclination and often with attached weight rack, used for proper posture during exercise.
    • 2019 July 9, Amie Gordon, “Hospital IT worker, 39, died after gym bench collapsed and he dropped 132lb barbell on his stomach causing deep tears to his liver and spleen, inquest hears”, in Daily Mail:
      Mr Plumptre was lying on the work bench with the back of it 'slightly up' when it suddenly collapsed down causing the weights to 'crash' down on his upper abdomen and lower chest.
    • 2023 October 25, @Drokar_LDMM, X:
      yeah i have been lightly following quite a few of them so far and progress has deff been good but im always afraid of fucking up deadlifts. will be getting adjustable weights soon and a work bench and mainly do squats, presses, and incline situps

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