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free-standing Definition

free·-standing (frēstand′iŋ)

adjective

  1. resting on its own support, without attachment or added support
  2. 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

  • leave: A number of walls in strategic places can be left free-standing, rather than pinned.
  • have: Ensuites have free-standing Jacuzzi baths, DVDs and brown slate floors - no chintz or battle-ax landladies in sight.