bench stop

noun

, Carpentry.

1. a metal device set flush with the top of a workbench and having a portion able to be raised to stop longitudinal movement of an object placed against it.

Word History and Origins

Origin of bench stop¹

First recorded in 1880–85

Example Sentences

A simple adjustable bench stop for light work may be made from a piece of 1-in.

From Project Gutenberg

When planing thin wood, one end of the board is braced against the bench stop.

From Project Gutenberg