In racing, a competition or timed race over a distance of one mile from a standing start (i.e. a stationary starting position).

plural of card stand

A rack that displays greeting cards or postcards for sale. / (historical) A rack for holding people's visiting cards.

(sociology) Synonym of social status: one's position within a social hierarchy, one's value relative to society.

To place one's bets in such a way as not to lose in any event.

(military) A time when soldiers are not on alert

A simple upright piece of furniture, such as a pole with pegs, for hanging clothes on.

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of stand a chance

present participle of stand a chance

(also figuratively) A military encounter, especially against (often greatly) superior odds, generally as a last resort, whether to save another army or city, or as a last act of defiance, and often resulting in the total annihilation of the weaker force.