noun Download 🔗Share A long seat with or without a back, found for example in parks and schools. Examples : "They sat on a park bench and tossed bread crumbs to the ducks and pigeons." place item building essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The people who decide on the verdict; the judiciary. Examples : "They are awaiting a decision on the motion from the bench." law government essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The place where the judges sit. Examples : "She sat on the bench for 30 years before she retired." government law politics essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The dignity of holding an official seat. Examples : "the bench of bishops" government politics position law essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The place where players (substitutes) and coaches sit when not playing. Examples : "He spent the first three games on the bench, watching." sport position place essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The number of players on a team able to participate, expressed in terms of length. Examples : "Injuries have shortened the bench." sport number group essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A place where assembly or hand work is performed; a workbench. Examples : "She placed the workpiece on the bench, inspected it closely, and opened the cover." work place building machine industry essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A horizontal padded surface, usually adjustable in height and inclination and often with attached weight rack, used for proper posture during exercise. Examples : "The gym teacher showed the students how to use the bench to do their push-ups correctly, ensuring good posture. " sport machine device body physiology essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A bracket used to mount land surveying equipment onto a stone or a wall. Examples : "After removing the bench, we can use the mark left on the wall as a reference point." technical architecture building property science essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A flat ledge in the slope of an earthwork, work of masonry, or similar. Examples : "The retaining wall had a small bench at the top, providing a place to rest and admire the view. " architecture geology essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A thin strip of relatively flat land bounded by steeper slopes above and below. Examples : "The hikers found a narrow bench of flat land near the river, perfect for a quick rest. " geology geography environment nature place essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A kitchen surface on which to prepare food, a counter. Examples : "My mom used the kitchen bench to chop vegetables for dinner. " utensil food essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A bathroom surface which holds the washbasin, a vanity. Examples : "The new bathroom vanity had a beautiful, white bench. " "The new bathroom vanity had a beautiful marble bench. " architecture building utility essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A collection or group of dogs exhibited to the public, traditionally on benches or raised platforms. Examples : "The dog show featured a fine bench of prize-winning Labrador Retrievers. " animal group entertainment essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To remove a player from play. Examples : "They benched him for the rest of the game because they thought he was injured." sport entertainment game essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To remove someone from a position of responsibility temporarily. Examples : "The teacher benched the student for disruptive behavior. " position job sport business essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To push a person backward against a conspirator behind them who is on their hands and knees, causing them to fall over. Examples : "The bully benched the student, pushing him backward against the other student who was on their hands and knees, causing him to fall to the ground. " action sport person body essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To furnish with benches. Examples : "The park workers bench the new playground with sturdy wooden benches. " architecture building utility essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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noun Download 🔗Share The weight one is able to bench press, especially the maximum weight capable of being pressed. Examples : "He became frustrated when his bench increased by only 10 pounds despite a month of training." sport body ability achievement essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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verb Download 🔗Share To recite the Birkat Hamazon. Examples : "After dinner, my family will bench the Birkat Hamazon together. " religion ritual essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading