ETYM Old Eng. bench, benk, AS. benc; akin to Swed. bänk, Dan baenk, Icel. bekkr, OS., Dutch, and German bank. Related to Bank, Beach.
(Irregular plural: benches).
1. A long seat for more than one person.
2. The seat on which reserve players sit during a game.
1. Siège. Banc de bois.
2. Installation. Banc d'essai.
3. Amas. Banc de sable.
1. Banc.
2. Siège.
The magistrate or judge or judges sitting in court in judicial capacity to compose the court collectively.
ETYM See bench (n.).
1. To exhibit on a bench; of animals such as dogs at shows.
2. To take out of a game; of players.