bench press
bench press · bench presses · bench pressed · bench pressing
To press the weight of a barbell away from one's body while lying on a benchTo press the weight of a barbell away from one's body while lying on a bench.
/ˈbɛntʃˌpɹɛs/
» The bench used for a bench press is usually level.
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2 sentencesThe bench used for a bench press is usually level.
How much could a gorilla bench press?
Meaning
1 sensesTo press the weight of a barbell away from one's body while lying on a bench.
Forms
bench presses, bench pressing, bench pressed, bench pressedregular
| Base form | bench press · to bench press |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | bench presses |
| Present participle | bench pressing |
| Past simple | bench pressed |
| Past participle | bench pressed |
Tenses
bench press · bench pressed · will bench press · have bench pressedPoint at a form to see it in a sentence.Tap a form to see it in a sentence.
Synonyms
1 synonymsWord family
3 related wordsDerivedbenchA2
Lessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, irregular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle
See also
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