standing : Idioms & Phrases

• noun a permanent army of paid soldiers
  

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• . See Standing army, under Army.

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

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• noun a permanent committee
  

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• 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.

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

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• (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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• (Naut.), sailing from the land.

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• (Naut.), sailing toward land.

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• 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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• . (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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• (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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