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bench
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- pronunciation:
- bench
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a long seat for two or more people.
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| definition 2: |
a table for working on, often with space for tools.
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| definition 3: |
the position or job of being a judge.
Thurgood Marshall was appointed to the bench in 1967. |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
benches, benching, benched |
| definition: |
to remove from or prevent from playing in a sports contest.
The coach benched Cheryl because she missed practice. |
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