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    edit · refresh · viewWord of the dayfor May 1 workpiece n (chiefly machining, woodworking) A partially finished object (often composed of a raw material) which is subjected to various operations, worked on with tools, etc. Today is celebrated as International Workers’ Day or Labour Day in many countries to recognize the achievements and contributions of workers. The American Federation of Labor chose this date to commemorate a demonstration in support of workers striking for an eight-
     

Word of the day for May 1

1 May 2026 at 00:00
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Word of the day
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workpiece n
  1. (chiefly machining, woodworking) A partially finished object (often composed of a raw material) which is subjected to various operations, worked on with tools, etc.

Today is celebrated as International Workers’ Day or Labour Day in many countries to recognize the achievements and contributions of workers. The American Federation of Labor chose this date to commemorate a demonstration in support of workers striking for an eight-hour work day, which began on this day 140 years ago in 1886.

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Hugh Macleod

30 April 2026 at 00:00
"Art suffers the moment other people start paying for it. The more you need the money, the more people will tell you what to do. The less control you will have. The more bullshit you will have to swallow. The less joy it will bring. Know this and plan accordingly."
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