pews

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

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

2. An enclosed compartment in a church which provides seating for a group of people, often a prominent family.
3. 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.
4. A chair; a seat.

   Pull up a pew.

verb

To furnish with pews.