standage
standage · standages
A reservoir of water accumulated at the bottom of a mineA reservoir of water accumulated at the bottom of a mine.
Meaning
4 senses(countable, dated, uncountable)A reservoir of water accumulated at the bottom of a mine.
(countable, dated, uncountable)Space to stand or store railway vehicles, such as a siding.
(countable, dated, uncountable)A demurrage charge for wagons not unloaded by the consignee within a reasonable time.
(countable, uncountable)Room for a train to stand if necessary, e.g. between junctions.
Origin
From stand + -age.From stand + -age.
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Forms
plural: standagesLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable