stance

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As a noun, stance means the manner, pose, or posture in which one stands. As a verb, it means place, to position, to station.

Meanings of stance

9 meanings

The manner, pose, or posture in which one stands.
“The fencer’s stance showed he was ready to begin.”
One's opinion or point of view.
“I don’t agree with your stance on gun control.”
A place to stand; a position, a site, a station.
specifically climbingA foothold or ledge on which to set up a belay.
ScotlandA place for buses or taxis to await passengers; a bus stop, a taxi rank.
ScotlandA place where a fair or market is held; a location where a street trader can carry on business.
A rationalized mental attitude
Similar: position, posture

Older and rare meanings (1)

ScotlandTo place, to position, to station; (specifically) to put (cattle) into an enclosure or pen in preparation for sale.

Meanings from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).

ScotlandA place for buses or taxis to await passengers; a bus stop, a taxi rank.

ScotlandA place where a fair or market is held; a location where a street trader can carry on business.

ScotlandTo place, to position, to station; (specifically) to put (cattle) into an enclosure or pen in preparation for sale.

noun: a rationalized mental attitude

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