bench show (benchsho)

An exhibition of animals, as of dogs or cats, which are arranged on benches for a comparison of their physical merits according to a fixed scale of points: in contradistinction to a field - show, or field - trial, where awards are made for performance. Bench -shows and field trials in America have become permanent institutions. Forest and Stream , XXI. 3. bench-stop (bench's top), n. Abench-hook made to be fastened down on a piece of work, sometimes by means of a screw.