"Stances" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
"Stances" can have a few different meanings depending on the context. Here are a few possible meanings:
1. A position or attitude, typically one that is not temporary or casual:
- The team's aggressive stance on the issue was clear from the start.
2. A physical posture or attitude of the body:
- She assumed a defensive stance, ready to face the challenge ahead.
3. In baseball, a stance refers to the position of a player at the plate, ready to hit the ball:
- The batter assumed a batting stance, gripping the bat firmly.
4. In politics or intellectual debates, a stance refers to a strong opinion or position taken by a politician, intellectual, or writer:
- The politician's stance on the proposed legislation was met with mixed reactions from the public.
5. In dance or other performing arts, a stance can refer to a fixed position or attitude assumed by a dancer, singer, or performer during a performance:
- The dancer's dramatic stance added to the overall mood of the piece.
A sudden and uncontrolled movement of a large crowd of people, animals, or vehicles, often in a violent or frightened manner.<br><br>Example: The surprise announcement of the concert's cancellation caused a stampede from the stadium.
Stampeded (pejorative, slang): Those who were indirectly killed during the brutality of the English colonizers in South Africa.
A stanchion is a vertical post or shaft, especially one used to support a beam or a canopy. It can also refer to a bar or rail, especially one used to mark a border or divide a space.<br><br>Example: The stanchion held up the heavy canvas tarpaulin.<br><br>Synonyms: pillar, post, strut, support