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Back bench

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back-benchnounAlternative form of backbench. [A bench at the back of a room or seating area.]
frontbenchnounAlternative form of front bench. [(British) In the House of Commons, either of two benches nearest the floor of the chamber, one occupied by the members of the Cabinet and the other by the Shadow Cabinet.]
front benchernounAlternative form of frontbencher. [(politics) A Member of Parliament who sits on the front bench, and is typically part of the cabinet.]
crossbenchernoun(Australian politics, New Zealand politics) A member of a legislature who belongs to a political party or coalition that is not in government or official opposition (the largest party or coalition not in government), or is independent; a member of the crossbench.
ale-benchnounAlternative form of alebench. [(historical) A bench at the front of an alehouse or inn where drinkers can sit.]
ale benchnounAlternative form of alebench. [(historical) A bench at the front of an alehouse or inn where drinkers can sit.]
backrownounAlternative form of back row. [The last row of seats in a theater or any group of seats.]
backlinenounAlternative form of back line. [(soccer) Collectively, the defenders of a team.]
back-seatnounAlternative spelling of back seat. [Any of the seats in the rear of a vehicle.]
backseatnounAlternative spelling of back seat. [Any of the seats in the rear of a vehicle.]
lean-backnoun(of a form of entertainment) Enjoyed passively by the spectator, user, etc.
back-sidenounAlternative form of backside. [The back side of anything, the part opposite its front, particularly:]
back stairsnounAlternative spelling of backstairs. [A staircase at the rear of a building or one normally only used by servants and tradesmen.]
back chatnounAlternative form of backchat. [(British) Cheeky or impertinent responses, especially to criticism.]
backporchnounAlternative spelling of back porch. [A porch at the rear of a building.]
backendnounAlternative form of back end. [The rear, back, or unseen portion (of something).]
back-heelnounAlternative form of backheel. [(soccer) A kick played by the heel which typically travels in the opposite direction from which the player is facing.]
left-backnounAlternative spelling of left back. [(soccer) A defender who normally plays on the left side of the field.]
sidechairnounAlternative form of side chair. [An armless chair, usually used in dining room settings.]
barstoolnounAlternative form of bar stool. [A stool used for sitting, often taller than a chair and usually having a foot rest, commonly placed in bars and in front of kitchen counters.]

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