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Stalkless
- adjective - attached directly by the base; not having an intervening stalk; "sessile flowers"; "the shell of a sessile barnacle is attached directly to a substrate"
Stallings
- noun - a tactic used to mislead or delay
Stallions
- noun - uncastrated adult male horse
Stalwarts
- noun - a person who is loyal to their allegiance (especially in times of revolt)
Stampedes
- noun - a headlong rush of people on a common impulse; "when he shouted `fire' there was a stampede to the exits"
- a wild headlong rush of frightened animals (horses or cattle)
- act, usually en masse, hurriedly or on an impulse; "Companies will now stampede to release their latest software"
- cause a group or mass of people to act on an impulse or hurriedly and impulsively; "The tavern owners stampeded us into overeating"
- cause to run in panic; "Thunderbolts can stampede animals"
- run away in a stampede
Standards
- noun - a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated; "the schools comply with federal standards"; "they set the measure for all subsequent work"
- a board measure = 1980 board feet
- an upright pole or beam (especially one used as a support); "distance was marked by standards every mile"; "lamps supported on standards provided illumination"
- any distinctive flag
- the ideal in terms of which something can be judged; "they live by the standards of their community"
- the value behind the money in a monetary system
Standbies
- noun - an actor able to replace a regular performer when required
- something that can be relied on when needed
Standings
- noun - an ordered listing of scores or results showing the relative positions of competitors (individuals or teams) in a sporting event
- social or financial or professional status or reputation; "of equal standing"; "a member in good standing"
- the act of assuming or maintaining an erect upright position
Standoffs
- noun - One of the backs in a Rugby team. Also known as "Fly-half" or "No. 10" in Rugby Union. In Rugby League the "standoff" or "Fly-half" wears no. 6.
- the act of repulsing or repelling an attack; a successful defensive stand
- the finish of a contest in which the score is tied and the winner is undecided; "the game ended in a draw"; "their record was 3 wins, 6 losses and a tie"
Stanhopes
- noun - a light open horse-drawn carriage with two or four wheels and one seat