Upstand
Pronunciation: /ˈʌpstənd/
Upstand (noun)
- A small vertical part that stops water or other things from spilling over.
Examples
- The upstand prevents water from spilling over the edge.
- A small upstand was installed to separate the two areas.
Common collocations: install an upstand, protective upstand, upstand height, upstand for justice, upstand against injustice
Upstand (verb)
- To support or defend someone or something.
Examples
- She upstands for her beliefs despite opposition.
- They upstand for their rights in every situation.