bench meaning and definition

BENCH noun

Definition of bench (noun)

1. a long seat for more than one person
2. a level shelf of land interrupting a declivity (with steep slopes above and below)
   • synonyms: terrace
3. persons who administer justice
   • synonyms: judiciary
4. a strong worktable for a carpenter or mechanic
   • synonyms: work bench, workbench
5. the magistrate or judge or judges sitting in court in judicial capacity to compose the court collectively
6. the reserve players on a team
   • "our team has a strong bench"
7. (law) the seat for judges in a courtroom

BENCH verb

Definition of bench (verb)

1. take out of a game; of players
2. exhibit on a bench
   • "bench the poodles at the dog show"