- Church bench - One of the compartments in a church which are separated by low
partitions, and have long seats upon which several persons may sit; --
sometimes called slip. Pews were originally made square, but are now
usually long and narrow. - Any structure shaped like a church pew, as a stall, formerly
used by money lenders, etc.; a box in theater; a pen; a sheepfold. - To furnish with pews.