By Marlo Sollitto. A durable power of attorney (POA) enables your elderly parent (called the principal in the power of attorney document) to appoint an agent, such as a trusted relative or friend, to handle specific health, legal and financial responsibilities. There are two types of power of attorney:
Bench (geology) In geomorphology, geography and geology, a bench or benchland is a long, relatively narrow strip of relatively level or gently inclined land that is bounded by distinctly steeper slopes above and below it. Benches can be of different origins and created by very different geomorphic processes.
Top Definition. bench. To benchpress. This invloves lying horizontally, with free barbell perpendicular to one's body. The target muscles are the pectorals, although the arms are also givena workout. The closer together one's hands, the more work is done by the triceps. The further apart, the more work is done by the biceps.