bench

/bˈɛnt‍ʃ/

/ˈbɛntʃ/

Bench

a long and hard seat that is normally made of metal or wood and two or multiple people can sit on

a strong worktable for a carpenter or mechanic

synonyms : work bench

persons who administer justice

synonyms : judiciary

a level shelf of land interrupting a declivity (with steep slopes above and below)

synonyms : terrace

(law) the seat for judges in a courtroom

the magistrate or judge or judges sitting in court in judicial capacity to compose the court collectively

the reserve players on a team

to bench

MAIN VERB

take out of a game; of players

exhibit on a bench

Examples

1. The old man sat on the park bench, enjoying the sunshine.

2. She tied her shoelaces on the bench before going for a run.

3. The old man sat on the park bench, feeding crumbs to the birds.

4. They gathered around the bench to have a group discussion.