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standstill

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standstill [′stan‚stil]
(astronomy)
An interval in the cycle of a variable star during which its brightness remains nearly constant.
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Smoothly the huge engine came gliding into the station--a dumb, silent creature now, drawing slowly to a standstill as though exhausted after its great effort.
The Illustrious Prince by Oppenheim, E. Phillips View in context
For it is the nature of a log or stone to remain motionless on level ground, and to move when on a slope; if four-cornered, to come to a standstill, but if round-shaped, to go rolling down.
The Art of War by Sun, Tzu View in context
The car had come to a standstill before a white gate, in front of which was stationed a British soldier, with drawn bayonet.
The Kingdom of the Blind by Oppenheim, E. Phillips View in context
 
 
 
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