Bench

/bɛntʃ/

Other words from bench's letters

noun

  1. A long seat with or without a back, found for example in parks and schools.
  2. The people who decide on the verdict; the judiciary.
  3. The place where the judges sit.
  4. The dignity of holding an official seat.
  5. The place where players (substitutes) and coaches sit when not playing.
  6. The number of players on a team able to participate, expressed in terms of length.
  7. A place where assembly or hand work is performed; a workbench.
  8. A horizontal padded surface, usually adjustable in height and inclination and often with attached weight rack, used for proper posture during exercise.
  9. A bracket used to mount land surveying equipment onto a stone or a wall.
  10. A flat ledge in the slope of an earthwork, work of masonry, or similar.
  11. A thin strip of relatively flat land bounded by steeper slopes above and below.
  12. A kitchen surface on which to prepare food, a counter.
  13. A bathroom surface which holds the washbasin, a vanity.
  14. A collection or group of dogs exhibited to the public, traditionally on benches or raised platforms.

verb

  1. To remove a player from play.
  2. To remove someone from a position of responsibility temporarily.
  3. To push a person backward against a conspirator behind them who is on their hands and knees, causing them to fall over.
  4. To furnish with benches.
  5. To place on a bench or seat of honour.

Synonyms: sideline

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Bench is a 2-meaning word in English. Medium-length words often have several interesting anagrams.

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