nounπShareA long seat with or without a back, found for example in parks and schools."They sat on a park bench and tossed bread crumbs to the ducks and pigeons."placeitembuildingessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe people who decide on the verdict; the judiciary."They are awaiting a decision on the motion from the bench."lawgovernmentessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe place where the judges sit."She sat on the bench for 30 years before she retired."governmentlawpoliticsessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe dignity of holding an official seat."the bench of bishops"governmentpoliticspositionlawessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe place where players (substitutes) and coaches sit when not playing."He spent the first three games on the bench, watching."sportpositionplaceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe number of players on a team able to participate, expressed in terms of length."Injuries have shortened the bench."sportnumbergroupessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA place where assembly or hand work is performed; a workbench."She placed the workpiece on the bench, inspected it closely, and opened the cover."workplacebuildingmachineindustryessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA horizontal padded surface, usually adjustable in height and inclination and often with attached weight rack, used for proper posture during exercise."The gym teacher showed the students how to use the bench to do their push-ups correctly, ensuring good posture. "sportmachinedevicebodyphysiologyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA bracket used to mount land surveying equipment onto a stone or a wall."After removing the bench, we can use the mark left on the wall as a reference point."technicalarchitecturebuildingpropertyscienceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA flat ledge in the slope of an earthwork, work of masonry, or similar."The retaining wall had a small bench at the top, providing a place to rest and admire the view. "architecturegeologyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA thin strip of relatively flat land bounded by steeper slopes above and below."The hikers found a narrow bench of flat land near the river, perfect for a quick rest. "geologygeographyenvironmentnatureplaceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA kitchen surface on which to prepare food, a counter."My mom used the kitchen bench to chop vegetables for dinner. "utensilfoodessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA bathroom surface which holds the washbasin, a vanity."The new bathroom vanity had a beautiful, white bench. ""The new bathroom vanity had a beautiful marble bench. "architecturebuildingutilityessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA collection or group of dogs exhibited to the public, traditionally on benches or raised platforms."The dog show featured a fine bench of prize-winning Labrador Retrievers. "animalgroupentertainmentessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo remove a player from play."They benched him for the rest of the game because they thought he was injured."sportentertainmentgameessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo remove someone from a position of responsibility temporarily."The teacher benched the student for disruptive behavior. "positionjobsportbusinessessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo push a person backward against a conspirator behind them who is on their hands and knees, causing them to fall over."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. "actionsportpersonbodyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo furnish with benches."The park workers bench the new playground with sturdy wooden benches. "architecturebuildingutilityessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo place on a bench or seat of honour."The teacher benched the student for disruptive behavior, placing him on the special seating area. "positiongovernmentpoliticsjobessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe weight one is able to bench press, especially the maximum weight capable of being pressed."He became frustrated when his bench increased by only 10 pounds despite a month of training."sportbodyabilityachievementessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo lift by bench pressing"I heard he can bench 150 pounds."sportbodyactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo recite the Birkat Hamazon."After dinner, my family will bench the Birkat Hamazon together. "religionritualessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading