work surface

/ˌwʌrk ˈsʌrfəs/
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Other forms: work surfaces

Definitions of work surface
  1. noun
    a horizontal surface for supporting objects used in working or playing games
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    tabletop
    the top horizontal work surface of a table
    writing board
    work surface consisting of a wide lightweight board that can be placed across the lap and used for writing
    counter
    a flat surface in a kitchen on which food is prepared
    clipboard
    a small writing board with a clip at the top for holding papers
    countertop
    the top side of a counter
    lapboard
    writing board used on the lap as a table or desk
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    surface
    the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
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