Bench (geology) definition

(1) A long seat for more than one person

(2) (law) the seat for judges in a courtroom

(3) A strong worktable for a carpenter or mechanic

(4) Persons who administer justice

(5) The reserve players on a team

"Our team has a strong bench"

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

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

(8) Exhibit on a bench

"Bench the poodles at the dog show"

(9) Take out of a game; of players