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Stadium
n.
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A kind of telemeter for measuring the distance of an object of known dimensions, by observing the angle it subtends; especially (Surveying), a graduated rod used to measure the distance of the place where it stands from an instrument having a telescope, by observing the number of the graduations of the rod that are seen between certain parallel wires (stadia wires) in the field of view of the telescope; -- also called stadia, and stadia rod.
Stadtholder
n.
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Formerly, the chief magistrate of the United Provinces of Holland; also, the governor or lieutenant governor of a province.
Stadtholderate
n.
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Alt. of Stadtholdership
Stadtholdership
n.
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The office or position of a stadtholder.
Stafette
n.
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An estafet.
Staves
pl.
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of Staff
Staffs
pl.
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of Staff
Staffs
pl.
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of Staff
Staff
n.
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A long piece of wood; a stick; the long handle of an instrument or weapon; a pole or srick, used for many purposes; as, a surveyor's staff; the staff of a spear or pike.
Staff
n.
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A stick carried in the hand for support or defense by a person walking; hence, a support; that which props or upholds.
Staff
n.
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A pole, stick, or wand borne as an ensign of authority; a badge of office; as, a constable's staff.
Staff
n.
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A pole upon which a flag is supported and displayed.
Staff
n.
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The round of a ladder.
Staff
n.
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A series of verses so disposed that, when it is concluded, the same order begins again; a stanza; a stave.
Staff
n.
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The five lines and the spaces on which music is written; -- formerly called stave.
Staff
n.
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An arbor, as of a wheel or a pinion of a watch.
Staff
n.
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The grooved director for the gorget, or knife, used in cutting for stone in the bladder.
Staff
n.
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An establishment of officers in various departments attached to an army, to a section of an army, or to the commander of an army. The general's staff consists of those officers about his person who are employed in carrying his commands into execution. See Etat Major.
Staff
n.
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Hence: A body of assistants serving to carry into effect the plans of a superintendant or manager; as, the staff of a newspaper.
Staffier
n.
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An attendant bearing a staff.
Staffish
a.
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Stiff; harsh.
Staffmen
pl.
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of Staffman
Staffman
n.
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A workman employed in silk throwing.
Stag
n.
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The adult male of the red deer (Cervus elaphus), a large European species closely related to the American elk, or wapiti.
Stag
n.
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The male of certain other species of large deer.
Stag
n.
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A colt, or filly; also, a romping girl.
Stag
n.
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A castrated bull; -- called also bull stag, and bull seg. See the Note under Ox.
Stag
n.
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An outside irregular dealer in stocks, who is not a member of the exchange.
Stag
n.
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One who applies for the allotment of shares in new projects, with a view to sell immediately at a premium, and not to hold the stock.
Stag
n.
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The European wren.