Standing
Stand·ing
Standing
a.
- Remaining erect; not cut down; as, standing corn.
- Not flowing; stagnant; as, standing water.
- Not transitory; not liable to fade or vanish; lasting; as, a standing color.
- Established by law, custom, or the like; settled; continually existing; permanent; not temporary; as, a standing army; legislative bodies have standing rules of proceeding and standing committees.
- Not movable; fixed; as, a standing bed (distinguished from a trundle-bed).
Phrases & Compounds
- Standing army
- See Standing army, under Army.
- Standing bolt
- See Stud bolt, under Stud, a stem.
- Standing committee
- in legislative bodies, etc., a committee appointed for the consideration of all subjects of a particular class which shall arise during the session or a stated period.
- Standing cup
- a tall goblet, with a foot and a cover.
- Standing finish
- that part of the interior fittings, esp. of a dwelling house, which is permanent and fixed in its place, as distinguished from doors, sashes, etc.
- Standing order
- the denomination (Congregational) established by law; -- a term formerly used in Connecticut. See also under Order.
- Standing part
- That part of a tackle which is made fast to a block, point, or other object
- Standing rigging
- the cordage or ropes which sustain the masts and remain fixed in their position, as the shrouds and stays, -- distinguished from running rigging.
Standing
n.
- The act of stopping, or coming to a stand; the state of being erect upon the feet; stand.
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Maintenance of position; duration; duration or existence in the same place or condition; continuance; as, a custom of long standing; an officer of long standing.
An ancient thing of long standing.
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Place to stand in; station; stand.
I will provide you a good standing to see his entry.
I sink in deep mire, where there is no standing.
- Condition in society; relative position; reputation; rank; as, a man of good standing, or of high standing.
Phrases & Compounds
- Standing off
- sailing from the land.
- Standing on
- sailing toward land.