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standage

noun

Etymology

From stand + -age.

  1. derived from *steh₂-✻
  2. inherited from *standaną✻
  3. inherited from *standan✻
  4. inherited from standan
  5. inherited from stonden
  6. suffixed as standage — “stand + age”

Definitions

  1. A reservoir of water accumulated at the bottom of a mine.

  2. Space to stand or store railway vehicles, such as a siding.

    • As these [diesel] trains have to be shedded under cover at night, four additional outdoor standage roads are being provided for stabling of electric rolling stock after inspection in the shed.
    • The distribution depot at Liversedge is equipped with parallel sidings for wagon standage.

  3. A demurrage charge for wagons not unloaded by the consignee within a reasonable time.

  4. ›+ 1 more definition

    1. Room for a train to stand if necessary, e.g. between junctions.

      • […] enhancements at Engine Shed Junction (to give 750-metre clear standage between there and Whitehall East Junction) […]

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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA