bandstand | (noun) a platform where a (brass) band can play in the open air | Synonyms: outdoor stage, stand |
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cabstand | (noun) a place where taxis park while awaiting customers | Synonyms: taxi rank, taxistand |
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grandstand | (noun) a stand at a racecourse or stadium consisting of tiers with rows of individual seats that are under a protective roof | Synonyms: covered stand |
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(noun) the audience at a stadium or racetrack | - |
hallstand | (noun) a piece of furniture where coats and hats and umbrellas can be hung; usually has a mirror | - |
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handstand | (noun) the act of supporting yourself by your hands alone in an upside down position | - |
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headstand | (noun) an acrobatic feat in which a person balances on the head (usually with the help of the hands) | - |
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inkstand | (noun) a tray or stand for writing implements and containers for ink | - |
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(noun) a small well holding writing ink into which a pen can be dipped | Synonyms: inkwell |
kickstand | (noun) a swiveling metal rod attached to a bicycle or motorcycle or other two-wheeled vehicle; the rod lies horizontally when not in use but can be kicked into a vertical position as a support to hold the vehicle upright when it is not being ridden | - |
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newsstand | (noun) a stall where newspapers and other periodicals are sold | - |
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stand | (noun) a defensive effort | - |
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(noun) a stop made by a touring musical or theatrical group to give a performance | - |
(noun) a support or foundation | Synonyms: base, pedestal |
(noun) tiered seats consisting of a structure (often made of wood) where people can sit to watch an event (game or parade) | - |
(noun) a platform where a (brass) band can play in the open air | Synonyms: bandstand, outdoor stage |
(noun) a support for displaying ot holding various articles | Synonyms: rack |
(noun) a small table for holding articles of various kinds | - |
(noun) a booth where articles are displayed for sale | Synonyms: sales booth, stall |
(noun) a mental position from which things are viewed | Synonyms: point of view, standpoint, viewpoint |
(noun) an interruption of normal activity | Synonyms: standstill, tie-up |
(noun) a growth of similar plants (usually trees) in a particular area | - |
(noun) the position where a thing or person stands | - |
taxistand | (noun) a place where taxis park while awaiting customers | Synonyms: cabstand, taxi rank |
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washstand | (noun) furniture consisting of a table or stand to hold a basin and pitcher of water for washing: `wash-hand stand' is a British term | Synonyms: wash-hand stand |
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(noun) a bathroom sink that is permanently installed and connected to a water supply and drainpipe; where you can wash your hands and face | Synonyms: basin, lavatory, washbasin, washbowl |