STANCE | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

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Word: Stance

Speech Type: Noun

Etymology:

Middle English (denoting a standing place): from French, from Italian stanza

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: stɑːns
Dialects: British English
Definition:

the way in which someone stands, especially when deliberately adopted (as in cricket, golf, and other sports); a person's posture

Short Definition:

way in which someone stands

Examples:
  • she altered her stance, resting all her weight on one leg
Definition:

a site on a street for a market, street vendor's stall, bus stop, or taxi rank.

Short Definition:

site on street for stall or bus stop

Definition:

a ledge or foothold on which a belay can be secured.

Short Definition:

ledge or foothold on which belay can be secured

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