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benching

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benching [′bench·iŋ]
(civil engineering)
Concrete laid on the side slopes of drainage channels where the slopes are interrupted by manholes, and so forth.
Concrete laid on sloping sites as a safeguard against sliding.
Concrete laid along the sides of a pipeline to provide additional support.
(mining engineering)
A method of working small quarries or opencast pits in steps or benches.


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Floyd said Gibson's benching was because of his three fouls and not his performance.
TERRY BRADSHAW of "Fox NFL Sunday" on the benching of Lions' QB Joey Harrington: "After three failed marriages, I know what it's like to be replaced.
In contrast, models built on the Viper need draining, resin stripping, curing, benching and considerable time for manual support removal.
 
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