cross-bench
/ˈkɹɒsbɛnt͡ʃ/
cross-bench noun: a bench placed perpendicular to others, especially certain such benches in the House of Lords on which independent or neutral members traditionally sit.
Noun
cross-bench (plural cross-benches)
- A bench placed perpendicular to others, especially certain such benches in the House of Lords on which independent or neutral members traditionally sit.
Adjective
cross-bench (comparative more cross-bench, superlative most cross-bench)
- Of or pertaining to the cross-benches in the UK houses of parliament.
Forms of cross-bench
| Noun | |
|---|---|
| plural | cross-benches |
| alternative form | crossbench |
| Adjective | |
| comparative | more cross-bench |
| superlative | most cross-bench |
Origin of cross-bench
From cross- + bench.
Words formed from cross-bench
Questions about cross-bench
- What does cross-bench mean?
- Cross-bench means a bench placed perpendicular to others, especially certain such benches in the House of Lords on which independent or neutral members traditionally sit.
- What part of speech is cross-bench?
- Cross-bench can be a noun or an adjective.
- How do you pronounce cross-bench?
- Cross-bench is pronounced /ˈkɹɒsbɛnt͡ʃ/.
- What is the plural of cross-bench?
- The plural of cross-bench is cross-benches.
Words near cross-bench in the dictionary
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