bench
(Q204776)A long seat with or without a back, found for example in parks and schools.
(law) The seat where the judges sit in court.
(figuratively) The people who decide on the verdict, collectively; the judiciary.
(figuratively) The office or dignity of a judge.
A seat where people sit together in an official capacity.
(government) A long seat for politicians in a parliamentary chamber.
(figuratively) The dignity of holding an official seat.
(figuratively) The people who hold a certain type of official seat, collectively; a group of officeholders.
(sports) The place where players (substitutes) and coaches sit when not playing.
(figuratively) The number of players on a team able to participate, expressed in terms of length.
A place where assembly or hand work is performed; a workbench.
(Exercise equipment) A horizontal padded surface, usually adjustable in height and inclination and often with attached weight rack, used for proper posture during exercise.
(surveying) A bracket used to mount land surveying equipment onto a stone or a wall.[http://www.etymologie.info/~e/u_/us-manage.html#Benchmark Description of bench], as part of the ''benchmark'' etymology.
A flat ledge in the slope of an earthwork, work of masonry, or similar.
(geology) A thin strip of relatively flat land bounded by steeper slopes above and below.
(NZ) A kitchen surface on which to prepare food, a counter.
(NZ) A bathroom surface which holds the washbasin, a vanity.
A collection or group of dogs exhibited to the public, traditionally on benches or raised platforms.
(sports) To remove a player from play.
(figuratively) To remove someone from a position of responsibility temporarily.
(slang) To push a person backward against a conspirator behind them who is on their hands and knees, causing them to fall over.
To furnish with benches.
To place on a bench or seat of honour.
(colloquial) To lift by bench pressing
(weightlifting) The weight one is able to bench press, especially the maximum weight capable of being pressed.
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