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The Stand (1994 miniseries), based on the novel; The Stand, 2008–2012, based on the novel; The Stand (2020 miniseries), based on the novel; The Stand, a documentary film by Christopher Auchter; Stand, a supernatural power in the manga, anime, and game series JoJo's Bizarre Adventure; STAND, an organization in the anime Virus Buster Serge
Another version of FUBAR, said to have originated in the military, gives its meaning as "Fucked Up By Assholes in the Rear". [citation needed] This version has at least surface validity in that it is a common belief among enlistees that most problems are created by the military brass (officers, especially those bearing the rank of general, from one to four stars).
Stand at ease (United States: parade rest) has the soldiers in a more relaxed position. Stand easy (United States: at ease ) has the soldiers adopt the next easiest stance, where hands are still clasped behind the back; however, the soldiers can relax their upper bodies (the shoulders can be slacked) and quietly speak.
A "straddle" or "astride" position is usually adopted when riding a horse, donkey, or other beast of burden, with or without the aid of a saddle. The position is also used for sitting on analogous vehicles, such as bicycles , motorcycles , or unicycles , and on furniture, such as certain types of seating, and bidets .
These terms are used for talking about how armed forces are used. Many of the terms below can be applied to combat in other environments although most often used in reference to land warfare. Ambush: carrying out a surprise attack on an enemy that passes by a concealed position.
"in a letter" or other documented correspondence Often followed by a date. inst. instante mense [1] "this month" See also prox. and ult. inter alios "among others" Among other people, or among other legal entities. JSD Juridicae Scientiae Doctor "Doctor of Juridical Science" LitD LittD Litterarum Doctor "Doctor of Literature" or "Doctor of ...
A forest stand is commonly described as in 10ths or 10%s. Thus a ratio could be given of: 3 Ponderosa pines, 2 mangrove trees, 5 silver spruces. If there was a mixed stand that stand mix could be described as mixed up to 10%, mixed 10–40% and a mixed stand over that amount. [citation needed] The form of mixing of the tree types is commonly ...
Hand of cards during a game. The following is a glossary of terms used in card games.Besides the terms listed here, there are thousands of common and uncommon slang terms. Terms in this glossary should not be game-specific (e.g. specific to bridge, hearts, poker or rummy), but apply to a wide range of card games played with non-proprietary pac