Bank′er.
1. (Bricklaying.) A bench used by bricklayers in dressing bricks to a shape suitable for skew or gaged work, domes, niches, etc. On one end of it is a grit-stone called a rubbing-stone, and on other portions is room for operating upon the bricks with the tin-saw, by which kerfs are made in the bricks to the depth to which they are to be hewn. An axe is used for dressing off the surface.
2. (Fine Arts.) A modeler's bench. It is about 30 inches high, and has a top 30 inches square. On this is a circular platform which turns on wheels, so that the figure can be revolved to expose any portion to the light.
3. (Nautical.) A vessel in the deep-sea cod-fishery on the Newfoundland Banks. 4. A seat cushion.
