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standage en · NOUN

Etymology

From stand + -age.

Meanings

1. (countable, dated, uncountable) A reservoir of water accumulated at the bottom of a mine.
2. (countable, dated, uncountable) Space to stand or store railway vehicles, such as a siding.
   • As these [diesel] trains have to be shedded under cover at night, four additional outdoor standage roads are being provided for stabling of electric rolling stock after inspection in the shed. 1956 October, “Recent Changes on the Tyneside Electrified Lines”, in Railway Magazine, page 662:
   • The distribution depot at Liversedge is equipped with parallel sidings for wagon standage. 1964 January, “News and Comment: New block oil developments”, in Modern Railways, page 11:
3. (countable, dated, uncountable) A demurrage charge for wagons not unloaded by the consignee within a reasonable time.
4. (countable, uncountable) Room for a train to stand if necessary, e.g. between junctions.
   • […] enhancements at Engine Shed Junction (to give 750-metre clear standage between there and Whitehall East Junction) […] 2021 February 10, Philip Haigh, “West Yorkshire plans huge improvements to rail network”, in RAIL, number 924, page 55:

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