work-table
Definition
- Noun:
- A table used for work, especially sewing: A "work-table" is a piece of furniture specifically designed for performing tasks such as sewing, embroidery, or other crafts. It often includes drawers or compartments for storing tools and materials.
Usage Examples
- (A table used for sewing, with storage for supplies.)
- (A table used for practical work, not necessarily sewing.)
Advanced Usage
- "work-table" as a specialized term: In historical or antique contexts, a "work-table" may refer to a small, elegant table with a fabric bag underneath, used by women in the 18th and 19th centuries for needlework.
- The Victorian-era work-table had a silk bag for holding unfinished embroidery. (A decorative sewing table with a hanging pouch.)
Variants and Related Words
- Workbench (n): a sturdy table used for manual work, such as carpentry or mechanics.
- He clamped the wood to his workbench before sawing. (A heavy-duty table for physical labor.)
- Desk (n): a table for writing or reading, often with drawers.
- She organized her papers on the desk. (A table for office or study tasks.)
Synonyms
- Sewing table: a table specifically for sewing.
- The sewing table had a slot for the sewing machine. (A synonym for work-table in a domestic context.)
- Craft table: a table for arts and crafts.
- Children gathered around the craft table to paint. (A broader synonym for a work-table used for creative activities.)
Related Idioms
- "The work-table" (as a metonym): sometimes used to refer to a person's place of labor or creative space.
- She returned to her work-table after lunch, ready to finish the dress. (Her designated area for working.)