bench in WordNet English dictionary

1. a long seat for more than one person
   bench 
   
2. a strong worktable for a carpenter or mechanic
   workbench  work bench  bench 
   
3. (law) the seat for judges in a courtroom
   bench 
   
4. persons who administer justice
   judiciary  bench 
   
5. the reserve players on a team
   "our team has a strong bench"
   bench 
   
6. a level shelf of land interrupting a declivity (with steep slopes above and below)
   terrace  bench 
   

1. exhibit on a bench
   "bench the poodles at the dog show"
   bench 
   
2. take out of a game; of players
   bench