workbench
noun/ˈwɜrkbɛntʃ/
Frequency rank: #18,932 most common English word
Meaning
A sturdy table used for manual work such as carpentry or mechanical repairs.
Example sentence
He set up his tools carefully on the workbench before starting the repair.
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