stands

Noun

stand (plural stands)

1. The act of standing.
   • I took my stand upon an eminence […] to look into their several ladings.October 2, 1712, Joseph Addison, The Spectator No. 499
2. A defensive position or effort.
   • The Commander says we will make our stand here.
3. A resolute, unwavering position; firm opinion; action for a purpose in the face of opposition.
   • They took a firm stand against copyright infringement.
4. A period of performance in a given location or venue.
   • They have a four-game stand at home against the Yankees.
5. A device to hold something upright or aloft.
   • He set the music upon the stand and began to play. an umbrella stand; a hat-stand
6. The platform on which a witness testifies in court; the witness stand or witness box.
   • She took the stand and quietly answered questions.

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