Meaning of 'bench'

noun

a long seat for more than one person

noun

(law) the seat for judges in a courtroom

noun

a strong worktable for a carpenter or mechanic

Synonyms: workbench work bench

noun

persons who administer justice

Synonyms: judiciary

noun

the reserve players on a team

Example: "our team has a strong bench"

noun

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

Synonyms: terrace

verb

to exhibit on a bench or table

Example: "The poodles at the dog show were benched for the judges to see."

verb

to take out of a game

Example: "I was benched in the ninth inning."