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The correct spelling is benching.

How to pronounce benching

verb

IPA: /ˈbɛntʃɪŋ/

Say it like: Ben-chi-ng

The correct spelling is benching. To remove a player from play. For example: "They benched him for the rest of the game because they thought he was injured."

Usage Examples

They benched him for the rest of the game because they thought he was injured.

I heard he can bench 150 pounds.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To remove a player from play.
  2. 2.To remove someone from a position of responsibility temporarily.
  3. 3.To push a person backward against a conspirator behind them who is on their hands and knees, causing them to fall over.
  4. 4.To furnish with benches.
  5. 5.To place on a bench or seat of honour.

noun

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

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