benches
Long public seats
Benches is the plural of bench—a long seat for multiple people, typically found in parks, churches, and locker rooms.
In law, the bench refers to judges collectively or the judge's seat: He was appointed to the bench.
In sports, the bench is where substitutes sit; to bench a player is to remove them from play: The coach benched him for missing practice.
A workbench is a sturdy table for crafts or repairs.
To bench in weightlifting is to perform the bench press: She benches 150 pounds.
Carved-log canoe
- sidelineSecondary business pursuit
- substitutesReplacements for originals
- teamOrganized cooperative unit
- coachOne who instructs
players · reserves · warm-up · roster · depth · rotation · starting · backup
Large venue for spectators
- bleachersOpen-air spectator benches
- grandstandTiered spectator seating structure
- arenaVenue for contests
- crowdLarge public gathering
fans · viewers · seating · tiered · rows · stands · gallery · ringside
Outdoor casual meal
- strollRelaxed walk for enjoyment
- greeneryCollective plant life
- playgroundChildren's outdoor recreation space
- pathwayDesignated route for travel
recreation · outdoors · garden · trees · squirrels · pond · jogging · fountain
Made from timber
- ironElement twenty-six
- stoneSolid earth fragment
- slattedHaving parallel strips
- backlessLacking rear coverage
curved · built-in · window-seat · entryway · mudroom · storage · cushioned · upholstered
Mounted clamping tool
- clampDevice for holding tight
- sawingSlicing with toothed blade
- planingRemoving surface material
- chiselingCutting with edged tool
sanding · tools · workshop · craftsmanship · joinery · carpentry · handmade · woodwork
Judicial proceedings chamber
- magistrateCivil judicial officer
- tribunalJudicial decision-making body
- juristLegal expert or scholar
- justiceFair treatment under law
judge · appellate · verdict · gavel · jurisdiction · testimony · chambers · counsel
dugout
Carved-log canoe
- sidelineSecondary business pursuit
- substitutesReplacements for originals
- teamOrganized cooperative unit
coach · players · reserves · warm-up · roster · depth · rotation · starting · backup · squad
stadium
Large venue for spectators
- bleachersOpen-air spectator benches
- grandstandTiered spectator seating structure
- arenaVenue for contests
crowd · fans · viewers · seating · tiered · rows · stands · gallery · ringside · courtside
picnic
Outdoor casual meal
- strollRelaxed walk for enjoyment
- greeneryCollective plant life
- playgroundChildren's outdoor recreation space
pathway · recreation · outdoors · garden · trees · squirrels · pond · jogging · fountain · arboretum
wooden
Made from timber
backless · curved · built-in · window-seat · entryway · mudroom · storage · cushioned · upholstered · garden
vise
Mounted clamping tool
chiseling · sanding · tools · workshop · craftsmanship · joinery · carpentry · handmade · woodwork · artisan
courtroom
Judicial proceedings chamber
- magistrateCivil judicial officer
- tribunalJudicial decision-making body
- juristLegal expert or scholar
justice · judge · appellate · verdict · gavel · jurisdiction · testimony · chambers · counsel · robes
station
Fixed stopping point
queue · passengers · commuters · transit · shelter · departure · arrival · seated · public · municipal
press
Apply force downward
decline · flat · repetitions · sets · chest · pectorals · spotter · grip · rack · lifting
- furniturebed, beds, chair, chairs, table
- nounsanimals, bags, balls, banks, beds
- parksplayground, Hyde Park, Yellowstone, Grant Park, picnic table
- airport amenitiesseating area, airport lounge, food court, gate area, flight board
- beer gardensbiergarten, picnic tables, steins, pint glasses, outdoor bar
- campus featureslibrary, libraries, dorm, dorms, dormitory
benchesdock
Mooring structure at water's edge
witness stand · gallery · jury box · bar · public seating
- on the benchInactive but available
- park benchOutdoor communal seat
- bench pressSupine barbell lift
- warm the benchRemain an unused substitute
- flat benchLevel exercise seat
- park benchesFixed outdoor seats
bench, workbench, benched, benching, bencher, workbenches, backbencher, backbenchers, frontbenchers