standing army

standing army
    n 1: a permanent army of paid soldiers
    

Standing \Stand"ing\, a.
   1. Remaining erect; not cut down; as, standing corn.
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   2. Not flowing; stagnant; as, standing water.
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   3. Not transitory; not liable to fade or vanish; lasting; as,
      a standing color.
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   4. Established by law, custom, or the like; settled;
      continually existing; permanent; not temporary; as, a
      standing army; legislative bodies have standing rules of
      proceeding and standing committees.
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   5. Not movable; fixed; as, a standing bed (distinguished from
      a trundle-bed).
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   {Standing army}. See {Standing army}, under {Army}.

   {Standing bolt}. See {Stud bolt}, under {Stud}, a stem.

   {Standing committee}, in legislative bodies, etc., a
      committee appointed for the consideration of all subjects
      of a particular class which shall arise during the session
      or a stated period.

   {Standing cup}, a tall goblet, with a foot and a cover.

   {Standing finish} (Arch.), that part of the interior
      fittings, esp. of a dwelling house, which is permanent and
      fixed in its place, as distinguished from doors, sashes,
      etc.

   {Standing order}
      (a) (Eccl.), the denomination (Congregational) established
          by law; -- a term formerly used in Connecticut. See
          also under {Order}.
      (a) (Com.) an order for goods which are to be delivered
          periodically, without the need for renewal of the
          order before each delivery.

   {Standing part}. (Naut.)
      (a) That part of a tackle which is made fast to a block,
          point, or other object.
      (b) That part of a rope around which turns are taken with
          the running part in making a knot or the like.

   {Standing rigging} (Naut.), the cordage or ropes which
      sustain the masts and remain fixed in their position, as
      the shrouds and stays, -- distinguished from {running
      rigging}.
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Army \Ar"my\, n. [F. arm['e]e, fr. L. armata, fem. of armatus,
   p. p. of armare to arm. Cf. {Armada}.]
   1. A collection or body of men armed for war, esp. one
      organized in companies, battalions, regiments, brigades,
      and divisions, under proper officers.
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   2. A body of persons organized for the advancement of a
      cause; as, the Blue Ribbon Army.
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   3. A great number; a vast multitude; a host.
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            An army of good words.                --Shak.
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   {Standing army}, a permanent army of professional soldiers,
      as distinguished from militia or volunteers.
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