bench
/bɛntʃ/
verb
- To remove a player from a game or put them on the sidelines, typically as a substitute.
- She was benched for the second half due to a minor injury.
- The manager benched the pitcher after he gave up five runs.
- The coach decided to bench the star player for missing practice.
- To display or offer for sale, especially at a market or exhibition.
- They benched a variety of handmade crafts at the holiday bazaar.
- The artist benched her paintings at the outdoor art fair.
- Farmers bench their fresh produce at the local market every Saturday.
Synonyms
noun
- A long seat, typically made of wood or metal, for two or more people.
- The old church had a long oak bench near the entrance.
- She placed her bag on the bench before starting her morning jog.
- We sat on a wooden bench in the park and watched the ducks.
- A long worktable used by a carpenter, mechanic, or other craftsperson.
- He organized his tools neatly on the bench in his garage.
- The jeweler's bench was covered with tiny screws and magnifying lenses.
- The carpenter clamped the wood to his workbench before sawing.
- The seat where judges sit in a courtroom, or the position of being a judge.
- The judge addressed the court from the bench.
- The attorney approached the bench to speak privately with the judge.
- After twenty years as a lawyer, she was appointed to the bench.
- The substitute players on a sports team, or the area where they sit.
- The coach sent the rookie to the bench after he made two errors.
- He cheered loudly from the bench even though he wasn't playing.
- Our team has a strong bench, so we can rotate players easily.