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One of the long benches in a church, seating several persons, usually fixed to the floor and facing the chancel.

Example: In many churches some pews are reserved for either clerical or liturgical officials such as canons, or for prominent families.

An enclosed compartment in a church which provides seating for a group of people, often a prominent family.

Any structure shaped like a church pew, such as a stall, formerly used by money lenders, etc.; a box in a theatre; or a pen or sheepfold.

A chair; a seat.

Example: Pull up a pew.

To furnish with pews.