workstand
- noun
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soporte de trabajo
- The mechanic used a workstand to hold the engine steady during maintenance.
- put the bike into the workstand
Examples
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To start, remove the front wheel and clamp your bike into a workstand.
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The carpenter uses a workstand to hold the wood.
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He placed the bicycle on the workstand to repair the chain.
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A portable workstand makes it easier to assemble furniture at home.
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You should buy a sturdy workstand for your projects.
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For a stable workstand that offers good access to your bike, nail two boards to exposed wall studs in your garage.
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For about $100, you can invest in a quality workstand to support your equipment while performing repairs.
Synonyms
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2.5
A piece of furniture that holds or shows things
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3.3
A stand with three legs that holds things like a camera or cooking pot steady
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3.3
A stand with three legs that holds a canvas upright for painting or display
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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.