Definitions:

1. A facility that has machine tools for working with metals or other relatively hard materials. NOUN
   • After the motor broke down, they sent it to the machine shop for repair and re-machining of the damaged parts.
2. A workshop or facility where machining, a manufacturing process that involves shaping and finishing metal or other materials, takes place. NOUN
   • The machine shop produced custom metal components for the automotive industry.
3. Workshop where metal is cut and shaped. NOUN
   • The machine shop was responsible for producing custom gears needed for the new industrial equipment.

Synonyms:

• factory
• industry
• manufacturing plant
• shop