stance (stæns
;stɑːns)
Definitions
noun
- the manner and position in which a person or animal stands
- sport the posture assumed when about to play the ball, as in golf, cricket, etc
- general emotional or intellectual attitude ⇒
a leftist stance
- Scottish a place where buses or taxis wait
- mountaineering a place at the top of a pitch where a climber can stand and belay
Word Origin
C16: via French from Italian stanza place for standing, from Latin stāns , from stāre to standUsage examples
His brother Clinicians took their stance to either side, within the circle: one pace behind his back.
, Night Sisters (1993)It is not hard to detect the profound dishonesty of such a stance.
Spiked (2002)In contrast, with US interest rates well below European rates, a change in stance by the Fed now seems inevitable.
Irish Times (2002)Religious leaders have called for a general strike on Friday in protest against Pakistan's stance of supporting the US.
Glasgow Herald (2001)We used to giggle because if any other dogs came near Bobby would adopt a stance , growling and staring aggressively.
, FRIENDS FOR LIFE (2003)