Bench (Noun)
Meaning 1
A long seat for more than one person.
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Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 2
The reserve players on a team; "our team has a strong bench".
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Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
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Meaning 3
Persons who administer justice.
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Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
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Meaning 4
A level shelf of land interrupting a declivity (with steep slopes above and below).
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Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).
Examples
- The hikers paused to take in the view from the bench, a narrow strip of flat land between the steep valley walls.
- After a grueling climb, the trekkers finally reached the bench, where they collapsed to rest their weary bodies.
- The scenic overlook was situated on a bench high above the valley, offering breathtaking views of the river below.
- As the road wound its way up the mountain, it traversed a series of benches, each one marked by a distinctive change in vegetation.
- The geologist studied the bench, a striking example of a fossilized beach, where ancient wave patterns were still visible in the stone.
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Meaning 5
A strong worktable for a carpenter or mechanic.
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Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 6
The magistrate or judge or judges sitting in court in judicial capacity to compose the court collectively.
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Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.