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standby |
2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Stand-by \Stand"-by`\, n. One who or that which stands by one in need something upon which one relies for constant use or in an emergency. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: standby adj : ready for emergency use "a standby generator"; "a standby crew" n 1: something that can be relied on when needed 2: an actor able to replace a regular performer when required [syn: {understudy}]
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