worktable

Thân thiện

A carpenter sands a piece of wood on his sturdy worktable.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A table designed for a particular task: A piece of furniture with a flat top and one or more legs, specifically intended to provide a surface for a specific kind of work or craft.

Usage

• The word "worktable" is a compound noun. It is used to refer to a sturdy, functional table, often found in workshops, studios, kitchens, or laboratories. It implies a surface used for practical, hands-on tasks rather than for dining or decorative purposes.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The carpenter cleared his tools from the worktable.
  • She spread the fabric out on her sewing worktable.
  • The laboratory worktable was made of chemical-resistant material.

Advanced Usage

• The term can be used metaphorically to describe a foundational or central area where work is done.
  • The negotiation room served as the diplomatic worktable for the peace talks.

Variants and Related Words

• Workbench (n): A sturdy table at which manual work is done, typically in a workshop. (A specific type of worktable for mechanical or woodworking tasks).
• Workstation (n): An area with equipment for a single worker, often including a desk and computer. (This is a broader, more modern term that can include a worktable surface).
• Bench (n): A long, sturdy worktable or seat.

Synonyms

• Workbench
• Bench
• Counter (when designed for specific tasks like in a kitchen or shop)

Antonyms

• Dining table (a table designed for eating meals)
• Coffee table (a low table designed for use in a living room)

Related Phrases/Compounds

• Work surface: A more general term for any area designed for working on.
• Tool table: Emphasizes the table's use for holding tools for a task.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a table designed for a particular task

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