bench synonyms

bench

n.

  1. A long seat

    settee, pew, form, lawn seat, settle, bank, stall, bleacher (usually plural); see also chair 1, seat 1.

  2. A long table

    workbench, worktable, desk, trestle, counter, board, shelf, ledge, stand, easel; see also table 1.

  3. Those who administer justice

    the bar, judges, tribunal; see court 2.

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