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Stanley¹ Definition

Stan·ley (stan′lē)

noun

a masculine name: dim. Stan

Etymology: < the surname Stanley < the place name Stanley < OE stan leah, stone lea

Stanley² Definition

Stan·ley (stan′lē)

  1. Stanley, Sir Henry Morton (born John Rowlands) 1841-1904; Brit. journalist & explorer in Africa

  2. Stanley, Wendell Meredith 1904-71; U.S. biochemist

Stanley³ Definition

Stan·ley (stan′lē)

mountain in EC Africa: highest peak of the Ruwenzori group: 16,795 ft (5,119 m)

Stanley Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • knife: Cut a small slit into each ball about 2cm long using a stanley knife or similar sharp blade.
  • road: Who knows what the future holds for stanley road now?
  • blade: A very popular multi-purpose utility knife that accomodates " standard " stanley type blades.