benching Meaning & Definition
What Does Benching Mean?
Benching is used as a noun meaning An instance of a person being removed temporarily from an active role in a group or team activity. As a verb, it means present participle and gerund of bench. As a verb, it means To remove a player from play.
Benching in Brief
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈbɛnt͡ʃɪŋ// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | sideline |
| Plural | benchings |
Benching Definition (Noun)
- An instance of a person being removed temporarily from an active role in a group or team activity.
Benching as a Verb
- present participle and gerund of bench
Verb
- To remove a player from play.
They benched him for the rest of the game because they thought he was injured.
- To remove someone from a position of responsibility temporarily.
- To push a person backward against a conspirator behind them who is on their hands and knees, causing them to fall over.
- To furnish with benches.
- To place on a bench or seat of honour.
Verb
- To lift by bench pressing
I heard he can bench 150 pounds.
Verb
- To recite the Birkat Hamazon.
Synonyms of Benching
Benching synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Benching
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Benching in a Sentence
They benched him for the rest of the game because they thought he was injured.
I heard he can bench 150 pounds.
Word Forms & Grammar
benching (plural benchings)
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Words That Rhyme With Benching
How to Pronounce Benching
Benching is pronounced //ˈbɛnt͡ʃɪŋ// and has 1 syllable.
Questions People Ask About Benching
Is benching a noun or a verb?
Benching is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for benching?
Close synonyms of benching are sideline. See the full list of benching synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of benching?
The plural of benching is benchings.