noun
bench
a sturdy table for practical or technical work
The carpenter clamps a plank to the workshop bench.
Etymology
The older word names a long, raised piece of furniture. Besides providing a seat, such a structure can support work, giving the sturdy working-table sense.
More examples
- Tools cover the laboratory bench.
- She clears her bench before assembling the clock.
- Each student works at a separate woodworking bench.
Forms
bench · benches
Similar words
- worktable
- Emphasizes a table surface used for practical tasks.
- counter
- Often serves customers or supports kitchen work.