stance

About 7.18 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. noun The manner, pose, or posture in which one stands.

   The fencer’s stance showed he was ready to begin.

2. noun One's opinion or point of view.

   I don’t agree with your stance on gun control.

3. noun A place to stand; a position, a site, a station. A foothold or ledge on which to set up a belay.
4. noun A foothold or ledge on which to set up a belay.
5. noun A place for buses or taxis to await passengers; a bus stop, a taxi rank.
6. noun A place where a fair or market is held; a location where a street trader can carry on business.
7. noun A stanza.
8. verb To place, to position, to station; to put (cattle) into an enclosure or pen in preparation for sale.

Similar words

posture attitude posturing attitudinal standing stand view positioning conduct mood

Often followed by

of on and in is toward that was to

Word family

stances