Seat for more than one person, narrow and long, with or without back support, made of hard materials (wood, metal), that is normally found in public places (churches, parks, etc.).
a long seat for more than one person
the seat on which reserve players sit during a game
the magistrate or judge or judges sitting in court in judicial capacity to compose the court collectively
exhibit on a bench; of animals such as dogs at shows
take out of a game; of players
persons who administer justice
a shelf of rock with steep slopes above and below
a strong work table for a carpenter or mechanic
a strong worktable for a carpenter or mechanic
the reserve players on a team; "our team has a strong bench"
a level shelf of land interrupting a declivity (with steep slopes above and below)
exhibit on a bench; "bench the poodles at the dog show"
