plural of standing wave

(physics) A wave form which occurs in a limited, fixed medium in such a way that the reflected wave coincides with the produced wave. A common example is the vibration of the strings on a musical stringed instrument.

(roofing) A type of seam between adjacent sheets of metal roofing material made by turning up the edges of two adjacent panels and then folding or interlocking them in a variety of ways.

plural of standing seam

plural of standing cloud

(meteorology) a small cloud that remains stationary and is related to a geographical feature, such as a mountain. Classified as banner clouds, cap clouds, crest clouds, or lenticular clouds http://amsglossary.allenpress.com

(rope) The end of a rope that is not used to make a knot.

plural of standing part

The section of rope between the standing end and a knot being made.

plural of standing end