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BENCHES

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 11 meanings of the word Benches.

Benches - as a noun

A long seat for more than one person

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
seat
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The magistrate or judge or judges sitting in court in judicial capacity to compose the court collectively

A level shelf of land interrupting a declivity (with steep slopes above and below)

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
terrace

Persons who administer justice

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
judiciary

A strong worktable for a carpenter or mechanic

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
work benchworkbench
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
work tableworktable
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The reserve players on a team

Example: "Our team has a strong bench"

(law) the seat for judges in a courtroom

Benches - as a verb

Take out of a game; of players

Exhibit on a bench

Example: "Bench the poodles at the dog show"

To lift a weight using a bench press

To exercise using a bench press

Example Sentences

"The park was filled with people sitting on benches, enjoying the sunny day."
"I found a perfect spot on one of the benches to read my book."
"The museum had beautiful wooden benches for visitors to rest on."
"The students gathered around the outdoor benches for their lunch break."
"There were not enough benches in the waiting area, so some people had to stand."
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Word Game Points

Is BENCHES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, benches is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

BENCHES has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is BENCHES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, benches is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BENCHES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is BENCHES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, benches is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BENCHES has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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