bench

(noun) a long seat for more than one person.

(noun) a level shelf of land interrupting a declivity (with steep slopes above and below). Synonyms: terrace.

(noun) persons who administer justice. Synonyms: judiciary.

(noun) a strong worktable for a carpenter or mechanic. Synonyms: workbench, work bench.

(noun) the magistrate or judge or judges sitting in court in judicial capacity to compose the court collectively. Synonyms: Bench.

(noun) the reserve players on a team. Example: "Our team has a strong bench."

(noun) (law) the seat for judges in a courtroom.

(verb) take out of a game; of players.

(verb) exhibit on a bench. Example: "Bench the poodles at the dog show."