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Stand′ing-part.


Nautical.) Of a hook. The part attached to a block or chain, by which power is brought to bear upon it; the part opposite to the point.

Of a rope or tackle. The part made fast to the object; in contradistinction to the fall or part pulled upon.

Standing-press.

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