v. Third-person singular simple present indicative form of stand.
the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
n. a structure (often made of wood and sometimes temporary) with seats or benches where people can sit to watch an event (such as a game or parade).
Word Usage
"+ACT III: Scene iia+ p. 275, l. 28 _stands and stares a while. _ 1724 'stands a while and stares'.p. 277, l. 28 _shall be. _ 4to 1690 'shall not be'."