Thesaurus: pew

Related headwords

Definitions

1. n. 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 Pews were originally made square, but are now usually long and narrow.
2. n. Any structure shaped like a church pew, as a stall, formerly used by money lenders, etc.; a box in theater; a pen; a sheepfold.
3. v. t. To furnish with pews.
4. n. long bench with backs; used in church by the congregation
5. 1. 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 Pews were originally made square, but are now usually long and narrow. 2. Any structure shaped like a church pew, as a stall, formerly used by money lenders, etc.; a box in theater; a pen; a sheepfold. [Obs.] Pepys. Milton. Pew opener, an usher in a church. [Eng.] Dickens. To furnish with pews. [R.] Ash.
6. To furnish with pews. [R.] Ash.
7. n:100 n. long bench with backs; used in church by the congregation