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An arrangement of seats
“Along the planked floor of the porch, benches, wooden rocking chairs, and old metal lawn chairs lined up, facing out to the dusty fields.”
Plural for a long seat for several people, typically made of wood or stone
“I head back to the harbor and the main beach, looking for a bench to sit in the evening sun and read my book.”
Plural for a long work table in a workshop or laboratory
“The position of the particular tray on the laboratory bench had no apparent effect on germination.”
Plural for a court of law, specifically where the judges sit
“Botha granted her leave to appeal against her conviction and she will be back in court before a full bench of three judges next year.”
Plural for a public official whose duty it is to administer the law
“Mr. Nethersole, who still remained in court, appealed to the bench, against the insinuations thrown out by Mr. Middleton against his evidence.”
Plural for a separate seat for one person, typically with a back and four legs
Plural for a table or similar flat-topped structure, typically used for religious rites
Plural for a block or slab upon which a column, pedestal, statue, or other structure is based
Plural for group of substitute players
Plural for a flat length of wood or rigid material forming part of a piece of furniture
To lower the rank or status of something or someone
To press the weight of a barbell away from one's body while lying on a bench
To reduce the (perceived) value or price of
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