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  • 81stand-off weapon — /ˈstænd ɒf wɛpən/ (say stand of wepuhn) noun a weapon which can be employed while at sufficient distance to be out of range of enemy attack …

  • 82stand — stænd n. act of standing; halt; position; stance, point of view; defensive effort; raised platform; kiosk which sells or distributes items; taxi station; piece of furniture on which items are stored or displayed; seat for witnesses during a… …

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  • 83stand in one's own light — Act against one s own interest, not know on which side one s bread is buttered, quarrel with one s bread and butter, kill the goose which lays golden eggs, throw a stone in one s own garden …

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  • 84stand fast — In artillery, the order at which all action on the position ceases immediately …

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  • 85stand-by position — location in which troops wait prior to a battle …

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  • 86stand by, standby — i. In radio communications, the term means, “Wait for a response,” or, “Wait and I will call you.” It does not imply any onward automatic clearance. ii. A passenger able to board a flight at the last moment provided a seat is available. iii. In… …

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  • 87stand-off mounting —   Technique for mounting a PV array on a sloped roof, which involves mounting the modules a short distance above the pitched roof and tilting them to the optimum angle.   Solar Electric Glossary …

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  • 88ˈstand-off — noun [C] a situation in a disagreement or fight in which neither opponent can do anything in order to win or to achieve their aim …

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  • 89stand oil — noun a thick oil comprised of linseed, tung, or soya oils which have been heated to over 300 C • Hypernyms: ↑oil …

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  • 90stand in hand — phrasal chiefly dialect : to be serviceable or advantageous the architect was possessed of a … virtuosity which stood him in hand in his adopted land Rexford Newcomb : behoove …

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