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   Stance

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   noun

   • 1. the way in which someone stands, especially when deliberately adopted (as in baseball, golf, and other sports); a person's posture: "she altered her stance, resting all her weight on one leg" Similar posturebody positionposeattitudebearing
   • ▪ the attitude of a person or organization toward something; a standpoint: "the party is changing its stance on the draft" Similar attitudestandpoint of viewviewpointopinionway of thinkingoutlookstandpointposturepositionangleperspectiveapproachslantthinkinglinepolicythoughtsideassentimentsfeelings
   • 2. a ledge or foothold on which a belay can be secured.

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

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   What is the meaning of stance?

   • 1. Nautical To square the yards of a sailing vessel. 2. To put away or in order. To assume a fighting stance; prepare to fight. To settle a bill or debt. 1. Mathematics At right angles.

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   What does stanch mean?

   • Medicine to stop the flow of (a liquid, esp. blood): to apply pressure to stanch the blood from the wound. Medicine to stop the flow of blood or other liquid from (a wound, etc.): to apply pressure to stanch the wound. to check or reduce the speed of (an outflow): stanching the dollar drain. See -stan-. staunch2.

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   What is a neutral stance?

   • Even if you are not engaging in physical activity, the neutral (and therefore nonnegative) stance helps you maintain self-connection and more easily determine your body’s wants and needs. This small shift in perspective, though it may not immediately prompt action, can have a powerful impact.

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3. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › stanceSTANCE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   STANCE definition: 1. an opinion or belief about something, especially if you say it in public: 2. the way that…. Learn more.

4. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › stancestance noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   the way in which somebody stands, especially when playing a sport. Widen your stance (= move your feet wider apart) for greater stability when hitting the ball. Definition of stance noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English stance /stɑːns $ stæns/ noun [ countable usually singular] 1 an opinion that is stated publicly SYN stand stance on What is your stance on environmental issues? stance against a strong stance against abortion take/adopt a stance The president has adopted a tough stance on terrorism. 2 a ...

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   the position or bearing of the body while standing: legs spread in a wide stance; the threatening stance of the bull. a mental or emotional position adopted with respect to something: They assumed an increasingly hostile stance in their foreign policy.

7. www.britannica.com › dictionary › stanceStance Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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   Britannica Dictionary definition of STANCE. [count] 1. : a publicly stated opinion — usually singular. He changed his stance after new evidence was discovered. She has maintained a neutral stance [= position] during the negotiations. She was criticized for her antiwar stance. 2. : a way of standing — usually singular.

8. en.wiktionary.org › wiki › stancestance - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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   Mar 8, 2024 · The manner, pose, or posture in which one stands . The fencer’s stance showed he was ready to begin. One's opinion or point of view . Synonyms: position, posture, stand. I don’t agree with your stance on gun control. A place to stand; a position, a site, a station . (specifically, climbing) A foothold or ledge on which to set up a belay .

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › thesaurus › stanceSTANCE - 67 Synonyms and Antonyms - Cambridge English

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   Synonyms and antonyms of. stance. in English. stance. Thesaurus > a feeling or opinion about something or someone > stance. These are words and phrases related to stance. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of stance.