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bench

 
 
pronunciation:
bench
parts of speech:
noun, verb
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part of speech: noun
definition 1: a long seat for two or more people.
 
definition 2: a table for working on, often with space for tools.
definition 3: the position or job of being a judge.
Thurgood Marshall was appointed to the bench in 1967.
 
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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