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pew - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'pew' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Pew [ 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 Pews were originally made square, but are now usually long and narrow.
- Any structure shaped like a church pew, as a stall, formerly used by money lenders, etc.; a box in theater; a pen; a sheepfold.
2 . Pew [ v. t.]
- To furnish with pews.