Bench

Quick meaning: Bench is a noun meaning A long seat with or without a back, found for example in parks and schools.

Meaning

A long seat with or without a back, found for example in parks and schools.

More Meanings

1. (law) The seat where the judges sit in court.
2. A seat where people sit together in an official capacity.
3. (sports) The place where players (substitutes) and coaches sit when not playing.
4. A place where assembly or hand work is performed; a workbench.
5. (surveying) A bracket used to mount land surveying equipment onto a stone or a wall.
6. A flat ledge in the slope of an earthwork, work of masonry, or similar.
7. A horizontal padded surface, usually adjustable in height and inclination and often with attached weight rack, used for proper posture during exercise.

Example Sentences

He spent the first three games on the bench, watching.

They sat on a park bench and tossed bread crumbs to the ducks and pigeons.

She placed the workpiece on the bench, inspected it closely, and opened the cover.

After removing the bench, we can use the mark left on the wall as a reference point.

Word Forms

• benches
• benk
• benching
• benched

Synonyms for bench

Depending on context, synonyms include sideline, judiciary, workbench, terrace.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include workbench, terrace, judiciary, chair, stool, bed.

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