working floor
/ˌwəːkɪŋ ˈflɔː/noun
1A floor in a malthouse where the steeped grain is spread out and turned while it begins to sprout. Also called growing floor. Now chiefly historical.
2 Generally. A floor or other horizontal surface on which work is performed or some technical operation is carried out.
3 Mining. A horizontal surface where mining or excavation is carried out.
4 Archaeol. A well-defined layer of materials and artefacts associated with the making of stone or flint implements.
Origin
Mid 18th century; earliest use found in London Evening Post. From working + floor.
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