free-standing
free-standing
Definition
free·-standing (frē′stand′iŋ)
adjective
- resting on its own support, without attachment or added support
- independent; unaffiliated a free-standing store, company, etc.
free-standing
Usage Examples
Modifying Another Word
- not: Repeat: These are not free-standing teaching positions but are, rather, awards to support students in a graduate program of study.
- virtually: This shift in funding signals the transformation of the PACs from virtually free-standing production houses to becoming infrastructure accessible to all.
- entirely: It also claimed that there were two entirely free-standing break clauses in the years immediately preceding the 32nd and 42nd years.
- relatively: Thus losing the simplicity of a relatively free-standing ErrorDocument script.
- either: The cooker has 4 burners, grill and oven; and is either free-standing or built-in.
- only: It is the only free-standing tower where the public can go to the top.
Modifies a noun
- as-levels: Key skills are not required but would be a positive feature of an application, as would free-standing AS-levels such as Critical Thinking.
- sculpture: I undertake a broad range of projects, from cafe furniture to free-standing soft sculpture.
- cooker: Ovens Unlike free-standing cookers, a built-in oven with a separate hob can be fitted at a height that suits you.
- wardrobe: Leave at least a 1 ( 2.5 cm ) gap behind free-standing wardrobes or wall units to allow air to circulate freely.
- bath: In the bathroom, free-standing baths are positioned next to glass doors that open onto the bush.
- unit: The system includes free-standing units which come complete with laser cut steel bases.
Used with adjective complement
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