Bench dog
a dog on exhibit at a dog show before and after compet-tion in the show ring.
historical examples
farm mechanics herbert a. shearer
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a person whose job requires sitting at a workbench: the tv repair shop employs five benchmen. historical examples the financier theodore dreiser
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a standard of excellence, achievement, etc., against which similar things must be measured or judged: the new hotel is a benchmark in opulence and comfort. any standard or reference by which others can be measured or judged: the current price for crude oil may become the benchmark. computers. an established point of reference against which […]
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