meaning of pew
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 Pews were originally made square, but are now usually long and narrow.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.
3. To furnish with pews.
4. long bench with backs; used in church by the congregation
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