bench
bench Lexical Profile
bench Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A long seat designed for two or more individuals, typically constructed of wood, metal, or stone, and often found in public parks or gardens.
"We sat on a wooden bench in the park to watch the ducks on the pond."
A sturdy worktable utilized by mechanics, carpenters, scientists, or other craftspeople for conducting practical tasks or experiments.
"The carpenter carefully clamped the wooden board to his bench before sawing it in half."
The official seating area for substitute players and coaches during a sporting event, or the position and authority of a judge in a court of law.
"The coach was so frustrated with the team's performance that he called all the starters back to the bench."
• verb
To withdraw a player from a game or keep them off the starting team, typically due to poor performance, injury, or strategic changes.
"The manager decided to bench the star quarterback after he threw three interceptions in the first half."
To press a specified amount of weight in the bench press exercise.
"He spent months training in the gym until he could finally bench over two hundred pounds."
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Old English 'benc', of Germanic origin; related to Dutch 'bank' and German 'Bank'. It shares a root with 'bank', which historically referred to the money-lender's table.
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