upstandn.
An upstanding thing; an upright structure or part; spec. a turned-up edge of any flat surface or sheeting, esp. in a roof space where it meets the wall; also attributive (see quot. 1963).
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the world > space > relative position > vertical position > [noun] > vertical object or part
upright1742
set-up1841
upstand1847
the world > space > relative position > vertical position > [noun] > vertical object or part > edge
upstand1955
society > inhabiting and dwelling > inhabited place > a building > parts of building > roof > [noun] > edge where roof meets wall
upstand1955
1847 J. O. Halliwell Dict. Archaic & Provinc. Words II Upstands, marks for boundaries of parishes, estates, &c., being live trees cut off about breast high. Kent.
1880 J. Lomas Man. Alkali Trade 33 A 14-in. lead up-stand, flanged upon the floor.
1955 Archit. Rev. 117 283/3 It [sc. a roof tile]..is readily adapted to different plan shapes having an easy repertoire of trimming details at eaves, verges and upstands.
1956 Archit. Rev. 120 10 The steel box frames forming the turbine-house rooflights make a self-contained rigid frame with sliding joints supported on concrete upstand curbs from the main roof.
1963 Gloss. Building Terms (B.S.I.) 16 Upstand beam, a beam projecting above an adjoining slab.
1974 W. E. Kelsey Building Constr. viii. 141 It [sc. a damp-proof course] is best placed where the upstand or skirting of the roof covering is turned into a mortar joint.
1983 Ideal Home June 69 An upstand at the back of the worktop will make it easier to clean and more hygienic—no crumbs or food waste can get trapped in the gap at the back.
This entry has not yet been fully updated (first published 1926; most recently modified version published online June 2019).
upstandv.
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the world > space > relative position > vertical position > be vertical [verb (intransitive)] > be or become upright
standOE
to stand upc1225
upstandc1275
risea1382
redress1480
stem1577
to prick up1657
upend1896
c1275 (?a1200) Laȝamon Brut (Calig.) (1963) l. 827 Þa þe castel vp stod [c1300 Otho vt-stod] he wes strong & swiðe god.
a1325 (c1250) Gen. & Exod. (1968) l. 3247 Ðe water up-stod..On twinne half, also a wal up-rigt.
c1340 R. Rolle Pricke of Conscience 4762 Þe se sal ryse,..And in his stede even upstande, Als an heghe hille dus on þe lande.
c1440 Pallad. on Husb. iii. 310 A dight vine in prouyntial manere That lyke a busshe vpstont.
1513 G. Douglas tr. Virgil Æneid ix. v. 50 O kyndly goddis..Vndre quhais myghtis all tyme Troy vpstandis.
1554 D. Lindsay Dialog Experience & Courteour l. 5465 in Wks. (1931) I The sey..sall nocht spred ouir the land, Bot, lyke ane wall, ewin straycht vpstand.
2. To rise to one's feet; to stand up. Also figurative.
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society > authority > lack of subjection > rebelliousness > insurrection > rise in revolt [verb (intransitive)]
arisec825
onriseOE
rise?a1160
stirc1275
inrisea1300
upstanda1300
again-risea1382
rebela1382
raisea1400
insurge1532
to fall offa1535
revolt1548
to rise in arms1563
tumult1570
tumultuatea1734
insurrect1821
insurrectionize1841
to break into rebellion1876
the world > space > relative position > posture > action of standing up or rising > rise or be standing [verb (intransitive)] > rise
arisec1000
astandOE
standOE
to stand upOE
risec1175
risec1175
runge?c1225
uprisea1300
upstanda1300
buskc1390
to fare upa1400
to get upa1400
to win upona1400
dress1490
upget1582
up1635
raise1884
a1300 E.E. Psalter ii. 2 Vpstode kinges of þe land,..Ogaine þair lauerd þai come on ane.
c1330 (?c1300) Guy of Warwick (Auch.) l. 1599 When he of swoning vp stod, His feren he biheld wiþ drery mod.
a1400 Isumbras 324 Whenne the wounded knyght myght up-stande,..Wepande awaye went hee.
1513 G. Douglas tr. Virgil Æneid xi. vii. 93 Ane Drances tho vpstud, and speke began.
1596 E. Spenser Second Pt. Faerie Queene iv. vi. sig. F3v But die or liue for nought he would vpstand . View more context for this quotation
1667 J. Milton Paradise Lost vi. 446 In th' assembly next upstood Nisroc. View more context for this quotation
1673 J. Milton Psalm II in Poems (new ed.) 131 Why do..the Kings of th' earth upstand With power.
a1800 W. Cowper Yardley-Oak in W. Hayley Life & Posthumous Writings Cowper (1804) III. 415 The father of us all,..moulded by his Maker into man At once, upstood intelligent.
1896 in Westm. Gaz. 27 May 6/1 With all dignity..Alexandra Feodorovna upstood from her throne.
3. figurative. To stand up for something. rare.
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the world > action or operation > easiness > aid, help, or assistance > support > support or encouragement > support or encourage [verb (transitive)] > a cause, principle, etc.
to bear upc1475
patrocinate1593
patrocinea1633
upstand1722
to fight the good fight1809
1722 W. Hamilton Life of Sir William Wallace ix. i. 219 In the Defence of righteous, royal Blood, For which, thou always loyally upstood.
4. transitive. To set upright or erect.
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1922 A. S. M. Hutchinson This Freedom ii. i. 75 Miss Keggs had been known to knock over the inkpot..and watch the ink dripping..on to the floor without making the least attempt even to upstand the vessel.
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