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workstand

workstand

4.0
A strong frame that holds an object while you work on it
  • noun
translation icon : soporte de trabajo
  • The mechanic used a workstand to hold the engine steady during maintenance.
  • put the bike into the workstand

Examples

  • To start, remove the front wheel and clamp your bike into a workstand.

  • The carpenter uses a workstand to hold the wood.

  • He placed the bicycle on the workstand to repair the chain.

  • A portable workstand makes it easier to assemble furniture at home.

  • You should buy a sturdy workstand for your projects.

  • For a stable workstand that offers good access to your bike, nail two boards to exposed wall studs in your garage.

  • For about $100, you can invest in a quality workstand to support your equipment while performing repairs.

Synonyms

stand
vsworkstand
322 2.5

A piece of furniture that holds or shows things

is a specific support meant mainly for holding items during work
tripod
vsworkstand
39 3.3

A stand with three legs that holds things like a camera or cooking pot steady

is broader and supports items while someone works on them
easel
vsworkstand
20 3.3

A stand with three legs that holds a canvas upright for painting or display

is a general support made to hold various items during repair or work

How Sturdy

hoist
  • Specialized
30 5.5
support
141 1.4
workstand
4.0
workbench
18 3.2
stand
322 2.5

Surface Forms

workstand singular
workstands plural

Morphology

workstand = work + stand (transparent) = work + stand

Direct compound of 'work' + 'stand'; the meaning 'a stand used to support objects while working' follows straightforwardly from the components.

Etymology

Workstand is a simple compound of work and stand, where work means 'to do a job' and stand means 'a frame that holds something'. So a workstand is a stand that holds an object while you work on it, like a bicycle on a stand when you fix it.