Category:Standing

Stand"ing, a.

1. Remaining erect; not cut down; as, standing corn.

2. Not flowing; stagnant; as, standing water.

3. Not transitory; not liable to fade or vanish; lasting; as, a Standing color.

4. Established by law, custom, or the like; settled; continually Existing; permanent; not temporary; as, a standing army; legislative Bodies have standing rules of proceeding and standing committees.

5. Not movable; fixed; as, a standing bed (distinguished from a Trundle-bed). Standing army. See standing army, under army. -- standing bolt. See stud bolt, under stud, a stem. -- standing committee, 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. -- standing cup, a tall goblet, with a foot and a cover. -- 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. -- standing order (eccl.), the denomination (congregiational) Established by law; -- a term formerly used in connecticut. See also Under order. -- 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. -- 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.

Standing Stand"ing, n.

1. The act of stopping, or coming to a stand; the state of being Erect upon the feet; stand.

2. Maintenance of position; duration; duration or existence in the Same place or condition; continuance; as, a custom of long standing; An officer of long standing. An ancient thing of long standing. Bunyan.

3. Place to stand in; station; stand. I will provide you a good standing to see his entry. Bacon. I think in deep mire, where there is no standing. Ps. lxix. 2.

4. Condition in society; relative position; reputation; rank; as, a Man of good standing, or of high standing. Standing off (naut.), Sailing from the land. -- standing on (naut.), sailing toward land.