bench

Speech parts

1. bench - Noun

2. bench - Verb

3. Bench - Proper noun

Meaning

A long seat, differing from a stool in its greater length.

A long table at which mechanics and other work; as, a carpenter's bench.

The seat where judges sit in court.

The persons who sit as judges; the court; as, the opinion of the full bench. See King's Bench.

A collection or group of dogs exhibited to the public; -- so named because the animals are usually placed on benches or raised platforms.

A conformation like a bench; a long stretch of flat ground, or a kind of natural terrace, near a lake or river.

To furnish with benches.

To place on a bench or seat of honor.

To sit on a seat of justice.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

workbench judiciary seat substitutes work table work bench chancery ottoman magistrate divan bank davenport terrace court of justice magistracy
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Antonyms

first team first string varsity

Hypernyms

assembly plateau organization display administration remove

Hyponyms

pew settle settee banquette penalty box prie-dieu

Phrases with the word

on the bench The bench substitutes' bench widow's bench moaner's bench woodworking bench plane

Derivatives

benches benched benching

Examples

When you come in to court as a plaintiff or as a defendant, it is terribly important that you look up at the bench and feel that that person represents you and will understand you, that that person is reflective of our community and of our society. Michael Bloomberg

Truly, the bench is a boon to idlers. Whoever first came up with the idea is a genius: free public resting places where you can take time out from the bustle and brouhaha of the city, and simply sit and watch and reflect. Tom Hodgkinson

Europe is scooters. Europe is five young people on one bench sharing a chocolate bar. Their idea of entertainment and fun is so much different than ours, which is exactly why a movie about them would be funny. Mike Myers

What a sad bench it is that has never been sat upon by a grey beard. Corsican Proverb

A good backside will easily find a bench to sit on. Latvian Proverb

A throne is only a bench covered with velvet. French Proverb

Close letter words and terms

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