Definition of "Bench" :

noun: a long seat for more than one person

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

noun: a strong worktable for a carpenter or mechanic

noun: persons who administer justice

noun: the reserve players on a team

"Our team has a strong bench."

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

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

verb: exhibit on a bench

"Bench the poodles at the dog show."

verb: take out of a game; of players