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Entry 9 senses · 2 variants Webster, 1913

Standing

· Stand·ing · IPA /ˈstændɪŋ/
01 a. Remaining erect; not cut down; as, standing corn.
  1. 1.
    Remaining erect; not cut down; as, standing corn.
  2. 2.
    Not flowing; stagnant; as, standing water.
  3. 3.
    Not transitory; not liable to fade or vanish; lasting; as, a standing color.
  4. 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. 5.
    Not movable; fixed; as, a standing bed (distinguished from a trundle-bed).
Phrases & compounds
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 — 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 — the denomination (Congregational) established by law; -- a term formerly used in Connecticut. See also under Order.
Standing part — That part of a tackle which is made fast to a block, point, or other object
Standing rigging — the cordage or ropes which sustain the masts and remain fixed in their position, as the shrouds and stays, -- distinguished from running rigging.
02 n. The act of stopping, or coming to a stand; the state of being erect upon the feet; stand.
  1. 1.
    The act of stopping, or coming to a stand; the state of being erect upon the feet; stand.
  2. 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. 3.
    Place to stand in; station; stand.
    “I will provide you a good standing to see his entry.” — Bacon.
    “I sink in deep mire, where there is no standing.” — Ps. lxix. 2.
  4. 4.
    Condition in society; relative position; reputation; rank; as, a man of good standing, or of high standing.
Phrases & compounds
Standing off — sailing from the land.
Standing on — sailing toward land.