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How to pronounce “bench”

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Pronunciation guide for bench

Learning goal: Practice the English pronunciation of bench with real speech in context.
Available examples: 8 YouTube examples
Real speech example: The Catalyst Effect: Leadership in Sports"glue guy" or a superstar or a bench player or a role player
Definition summary: A long seat with or without a back, found for example in parks and schools.

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The Catalyst Effect: Leadership in Sports

"glue guy" or a superstar or a bench player or a role player

[Noun]
A long seat with or without a back, found for example in parks and schools.
(law) The seat where the judges sit in court.
A seat where people sit together in an official capacity.
(sports) The place where players (substitutes) and coaches sit when not playing.
A place where assembly or hand work is performed; a workbench.
A horizontal padded surface, usually adjustable in height and inclination and often with attached weight rack, used for proper posture during exercise.
(surveying) A bracket used to mount land surveying equipment onto a stone or a wall.[2]
A flat ledge in the slope of an earthwork, work of masonry, or similar.
(geology) A thin strip of relatively flat land bounded by steeper slopes above and below.
(Australia, New Zealand) A kitchen surface on which to prepare food, a counter.
(Australia, New Zealand) A bathroom surface which holds the washbasin, a vanity.
A collection or group of dogs exhibited to the public, traditionally on benches or raised platforms.
[Verb]
(transitive, sports) To remove a player from play.
(transitive, figuratively) To remove someone from a position of responsibility temporarily.
(slang) To push a person backward against a conspirator behind them who is on their hands and knees, causing them to fall over.
(transitive) To furnish with benches.
(transitive) To place on a bench or seat of honour.