bench

persons who administer justice

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

a strong worktable for a carpenter or mechanic

a long seat for more than one person

exhibit on a bench

“bench the poodles at the dog show”

the seat for judges in a courtroom

take out of a game; of players

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

the reserve players on a team

“our team has a strong bench”