bookstand

  • 1Bookstand — Book stand , n. 1. A place or stand for the sale of books in the streets; a bookstall. [1913 Webster] 2. A stand to hold books for reading or reference. [1913 Webster] …

    The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • 2bookstand — [book′stand΄] n. 1. a stand for holding a book open before a reader 2. BOOKSTALL (sense 1) …

    English World dictionary

  • 3bookstand — /ˈbʊkstænd/ (say bookstand) noun 1. → bookrack. 2. → bookstall …

  • 4bookstand — /book stand /, n. 1. a bookrack. 2. a bookstall. [1800 10; BOOK + STAND] * * * …

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  • 5bookstand — noun a) A small stall where books are sold b) A rack for holding books; a bookrack …

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  • 6bookstand — n. stand for putting books on; bookstore …

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  • 7bookstand — book•stand [[t]ˈbʊkˌstænd[/t]] n. 1) fur a bookrack 2) a bookstall • Etymology: 1800–10 …

    From formal English to slang

  • 8bookstand — /book stand /, n. 1. a bookrack. 2. a bookstall. [1800 10; BOOK + STAND] …

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  • 9Lectern — • Support for a book, reading desk, or bookstand, a solid and permanent structure upon which the Sacred Books, which were generally large and heavy, were placed when used by the ministers of the altar in liturgical functions Catholic Encyclopedia …

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  • 10Neolithic — An array of Neolithic artifacts, including bracelets, axe heads, chisels, and polishing tools. Neolithic stone implements are by definition polished and except for specialty items not chipped. The Neolithic …

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