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noun • a support or foundation • the position where a thing or person stands • a growth of similar plants (usually trees) in a particular area • a small table for holding articles of various kinds • a support for displaying ot holding various articles • an interruption of normal activity • a mental position from which things are viewed • a booth where articles are displayed for sale • a stop made by a touring musical or theatrical group to give a performance • tiered seats consisting of a structure (often made of wood) where people can sit to watch an event (game or parade) • a platform where a (brass) band can play in the open air • a defensive effort verb • be standing; be upright • be in some specified state or condition • occupy a place or location, also metaphorically • hold one's ground; maintain a position; be steadfast or upright • put up with something or somebody unpleasant • have or maintain a position or stand on an issue • remain inactive or immobile • be in effect; be or remain in force • be tall; have a height of; copula • put into an upright position • withstand the force of something • be available for stud services | ||||||||
28% | 8 | Takes a defensive position | ||||||
noun • the act of bending low with the limbs close to the body verb • bend one's back forward from the waist on down • sit on one's heels | ||||||||
28% | 4 | Takes up a position | ||||||
noun • a Spanish gentleman or nobleman • teacher at a university or college (especially at Cambridge or Oxford) • Celtic goddess; mother of Gwydion and Arianrhod; corresponds to Irish Danu • the head of an organized crime family • a European river in southwestern Russia; flows into the Sea of Azov • a Spanish courtesy title or form of address for men that is prefixed to the forename verb • put clothing on one's body | ||||||||
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