| 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 | - |
| (verb) perform ostentatiously in order to impress the audience and with an eye to the applause | - |
| 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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| misunderstand | (verb) interpret in the wrong way | Synonyms: be amiss, misapprehend, misconceive, misconstrue, misinterpret |
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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 | - |
| (verb) put up with something or somebody unpleasant | Synonyms: abide, bear, brook, digest, endure, put up, stick out, stomach, suffer, support, tolerate |
| (verb) have or maintain a position or stand on an issue | - |
| (verb) withstand the force of something | Synonyms: fend, resist |
| (verb) be standing; be upright | Synonyms: stand up |
| (verb) put into an upright position | Synonyms: place upright, stand up |
| (verb) be available for stud services | - |
| (verb) hold one's ground; maintain a position; be steadfast or upright | Synonyms: remain firm |
| (verb) be tall; have a height of; copula | - |
| (verb) be in effect; be or remain in force | - |
| (verb) occupy a place or location, also metaphorically | - |
| (verb) be in some specified state or condition | - |
| (verb) remain inactive or immobile | - |
| taxistand | (noun) a place where taxis park while awaiting customers | Synonyms: cabstand, taxi rank |
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| understand | (verb) know and comprehend the nature or meaning of | - |
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| (verb) perceive (an idea or situation) mentally | Synonyms: realise, realize, see |
| (verb) believe to be the case | Synonyms: infer |
| (verb) make sense of a language | Synonyms: interpret, read, translate |
| (verb) be understanding of | Synonyms: empathise, empathize, sympathise, sympathize |
| 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 |
| withstand | (verb) stand up or offer resistance to somebody or something | Synonyms: hold out, resist, stand firm |
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| (verb) resist or confront with resistance | Synonyms: defy, hold, hold up |