bench bench /ˈbɛntʃ/

noun

1. () A long seat for more than one person  ( bench )
   a long seat for more than one person
    He laid down on the bench and lifted the weights above his head
   He laid down on the bench and lifted the weights above his head
   
   
2. () A strong worktable for a carpenter or mechanic  ( work bench , bench , workbench )
   a strong worktable for a carpenter or mechanic
    I set up my workbench with all the tools I needed for the project
   I set up my workbench with all the tools I needed for the project
   
   
3. () Persons who administer justice  ( bench , judiciary )
   persons who administer justice
   
4. () A level shelf of land interrupting a declivity (with steep slopes above and below)  ( terrace , bench )
   a level shelf of land interrupting a declivity (with steep slopes above and below)
   
   
5. (law) the seat for judges in a courtroom  ( bench )
   (law) the seat for judges in a courtroom
   
6. The reserve players on a team  ( bench )
   the reserve players on a team
    Our team has a strong bench
   our team has a strong bench
   

verb

1. () Take out of a game; of players  ( bench )
   take out of a game; of players
     The coach decided to bench the player who consistently underperformed during the match.
   The coach decided to bench the player who consistently underperformed during the match.
   
2. Exhibit on a bench  ( bench )
   exhibit on a bench
    Bench the poodles at the dog show
   bench the poodles at the dog show
   

 Bench

noun

1. The magistrate or judge or judges sitting in court in judicial capacity to compose the court collectively  ( Bench )
   the magistrate or judge or judges sitting in court in judicial capacity to compose the court collectively