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bench
(b/E/n/tS/ )

noun (n)

  • a long seat for more than one person(noun.artifact)
    source: wordnet30
  • a level shelf of land interrupting a declivity (with steep slopes above and below)(noun.object)
    Synonym:
    terrace
    source: wordnet30
  • persons who administer justice(noun.group)
    Synonym:
    judiciary
    source: wordnet30
  • a strong worktable for a carpenter or mechanic(noun.artifact)
    Synonym:
    work bench, workbench
    source: wordnet30
  • the magistrate or judge or judges sitting in court in judicial capacity to compose the court collectively(noun.group)
    source: wordnet30
  • the reserve players on a team(noun.group)
    Example:
    Our team has a strong bench.
    source: wordnet30
  • (law) the seat for judges in a courtroom(noun.artifact)
    source: wordnet30
  • A long seat, differing from a stool in its greater length.(noun)
    source: webster1913

verb (v)

  • take out of a game; of players(verb.social)
    source: wordnet30
  • exhibit on a bench(verb.perception)
    Example:
    Bench the poodles at the dog show.
    source: wordnet30
  • To furnish with benches.(verb)
    source: webster1913
  • To sit on a seat of justice.(verb)
    source: webster1913
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