Meaning & Definition of Bench in English
English⟶
Bench
/bɛnʧ/
noun
1. A long seat for more than one person
synonym:
- bench
2. A level shelf of land interrupting a declivity (with steep slopes above and below)
synonym:
- terrace,
- bench
3. Persons who administer justice
synonym:
- judiciary,
- bench
4. A strong worktable for a carpenter or mechanic
synonym:
- workbench,
- work bench,
- bench
5. The magistrate or judge or judges sitting in court in judicial capacity to compose the court collectively
synonym:
- Bench
6. The reserve players on a team
- "Our team has a strong bench"
synonym:
- bench
7. (law) the seat for judges in a courtroom
synonym:
- bench
verb
1. Take out of a game
- Of players
synonym:
- bench
2. Exhibit on a bench
- "Bench the poodles at the dog show"
synonym:
- bench
Examples of using
Who usually sits on the bench of disgrace?
Tom sat on the bench smoking.
He's sitting on the bench.