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stand-by

stand-by is defined in Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (1913) with 1 sense. The full text of each entry is reproduced verbatim below.

Definitions

1.One who, or that which, stands by one in need; something upon which one relies for constant use or in an emergency.

Source: Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913 edition (public domain, via GCIDE / Project Gutenberg).

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What is one who, or that which, stands by one in need; something upon which one relies for constant use or in an emergency called?

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Definitions: Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913 edition (public domain, via GCIDE / Project Gutenberg).
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