noun. Benches; seats generally.

noun. In coal-mining, one of the many names given to the process of getting the coal after it has been holed. See hole and kirve.

noun. An instance of a person being removed temporarily from an active role in a group or team activity.

verb. Present participle of bench.

"Starter Donovan McNabb, who said he expects to start next week against Green Bay, didn't seem to think Ponder's appearance foreshadowed a long-term benching."

bench