standing : Idioms & Phrases


Standing army

  • noun a permanent army of paid soldiers
WordNet
  • . See Standing army, under Army.
Webster 1913

Standing bolt

  • . See Stud bolt, under Stud, a stem.
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Standing committee

  • noun a permanent committee
WordNet
  • 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.
Webster 1913

Standing cup

  • a tall goblet, with a foot and a cover.
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Standing finish

  • (Arch.), 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.
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Standing off

  • (Naut.), sailing from the land.
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Standing on

  • (Naut.), sailing toward land.
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Standing order

  • noun a rule of order permanently in force
WordNet
  • (Eccl.), the denomination (Congregiational) established by law; a term formerly used in Connecticut. See also under Order. also, (Com.) an order for goods which are to be delivered periodically, without the need for renewal.
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Standing part

  • . (Naut.) (a) That part of a tackle which is made fast to a block, point, or other object . (b) That part of a rope around which turns are taken with the running part in making a knot of the like.
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Standing rigging

  • (Naut.), the cordage or rope which sustain the masts and remain fixed in their position, as the shrouds and stays, distinguished from running rigging.
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