Associations to the word «Pew»

Wiktionary

PEW, noun. One of the long benches in a church, seating several persons, usually fixed to the floor and facing the chancel.
PEW, noun. An enclosed compartment in a church which provides seating for a group of people, often a prominent family.
PEW, noun. 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.
PEW, noun. (colloquial) (humorous) A chair; a seat.
PEW, verb. To furnish with pews.
PEW, interjection. An expression of disgust in response to an unpleasant odor.
PEW, interjection. Representative of the sound made by the firing of a machine gun.
PEW, proper noun. A surname​.

Dictionary definition

PEW, noun. Long bench with backs; used in church by the congregation.

Wise words

The chief difference between words and deeds is that words are always intended for men for their approbation, but deeds can be done only for God.
Leo Tolstoy