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Word: bench (lookup usage) (lookup stats)


Meaning:

Noun:

  • A long seat, for example, in the park.
  • A place where assembly or hand work is performed; a workbench.
  • legal|figurative The place where the judges sit.
  • sports|figurative The number of players that dress for a match/game.
  • legal The people who decide on the verdict; the judiciary.
  • sports The place where players sit when not playing.
  • weightlifting A horizontal padded surface, usually with a weight rack, used for support during exercise.
  • weightlifting The weight one is able to bench press, especially the maximum weight capable of being pressed.

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Verb:

  • bentsh
  • slang To push the victim back on the person behind them who is on their hands and knees and end up falling over.
  • figurative To remove someone from a position of responsibility temporarily.
  • sports To sideline; to remove a player from play.
  • weightlifting To lift by bench pressing

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