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| stance [ stanss ] (plural stanc·es) |
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1. attitude toward something: an attitude or view that somebody takes about something
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2. way of standing: the way that a person or an animal stands
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3. position of wheels: the position of a vehicle's wheels in relation to its bodywork
  The newer model has a wider stance and a taller cab.
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4. position of player: the position in which a player holds the body in attempting to hit a ball, e.g. in baseball or golf
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5. climbing place for pitching and belaying: a place where a mountain climber can pitch and belay
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6. Scotland transportation transportation waiting place: a place where buses or taxis wait for passengers
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| [Mid-16th century. Via French, "position" < Italian stanza (see stanza)] |
