4. Condition in society; relative position; reputation; rank; as, a man of good standing, or of high standing. Standing off (Naut.), sailing from the land. — Standing on (Naut.), sailing toward land.
STANDISH
Stand"ish, n. Etym: [Stand + dish.]
Defn: A stand, or case, for pen and ink.
I bequeath to Dean Swift, Esq., my large silver standish. Swift.
STANDPIPE
Stand"pipe`, n.
1. (Engin.)
Defn: A vertical pipe, open at the top, between a hydrant and a reservoir, to equalize the flow of water; also, a large vertical pipe, near a pumping engine, into which water is forced up, so as to give it sufficient head to rise to the required level at a distance.
2. (Steam Boiler)
Defn: A supply pipe of sufficient elevation to enable the water to flow into the boiler, notwithstanding the pressure of the steam. Knight.
STANDPOINT
Stand"point`, n. Etym: [Cf. G. standpunkt.]
Defn: A fixed point or station; a basis or fundamental principle; a position from which objects or principles are viewed, and according to which they are compared and judged.