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Meaning of bench

noun

A long seat with or without a back, found for example in parks and schools. Example: They sat on a park bench and tossed bread crumbs to the ducks and pigeons.
The people who decide on the verdict; the judiciary. Example: They are awaiting a decision on the motion from the bench.
The place where the judges sit. Example: She sat on the bench for 30 years before she retired.
The dignity of holding an official seat. Example: the bench of bishops
The place where players (substitutes) and coaches sit when not playing. Example: He spent the first three games on the bench, watching.

verb

To remove a player from play. Example: They benched him for the rest of the game because they thought he was injured.
To remove someone from a position of responsibility temporarily.
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.

noun

The weight one is able to bench press, especially the maximum weight capable of being pressed. Example: He became frustrated when his bench increased by only 10 pounds despite a month of training.

verb

To lift by bench pressing Example: I heard he can bench 150 pounds.

verb

To recite the Birkat Hamazon.

Source: Free Dictionary API.

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