Benchboard

/ˈbɛntʃbɔːrd/ noun

Definition

A board or plank that forms the seat of a bench or serves as a backing for a bench.

Etymology

A compound word combining 'bench' (from Old English 'benc,' meaning a long seat) and 'board' (from Old English 'bord,' meaning a flat piece of wood).

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