bench (n.)

  1. a long seat for more than one person

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

    [ Syn: terrace ]

  3. persons who administer justice

    [ Syn: judiciary ]

  4. a strong worktable for a carpenter or mechanic

    [ Syn: workbench , work bench ]

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

    [ Syn: bench ]

  6. the reserve players on a team; our team has a strong bench'

  7. (law) the seat for judges in a courtroom

    bench (v.)

  1. take out of a game; of players

  2. exhibit on a bench; bench the poodles at the dog show'

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