ˈstan(t)s, -taa(ə)n-, -tain- also -tȧn- noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle French estance position, posture, from Old French — more at stanchion
1. chiefly Scotland
a. : station
b. : site
2. : a place for standing ; especially : a rock platform or ledge on a mountain where a climber can stand at ease or maintain balance without hand support
3.
a. : a mode of standing or being placed : posture
the threatening stance of a figure in a picture
b. : intellectual or emotional attitude : general standpoint
moralizing and self-interested stances were compatible — David Riesman
4.
a. : the position of the feet of a golfer or batter preparatory to making a swing — see closed stance , open stance , square stance
b. : the position of both body and feet from which an athlete starts or operates
crouching stance of a boxer
batting stance