Stands such as the figurehead in a ship’s prow —Stevie Smith A variation on a similar concept: “Stood, like a carving on the prow of the ship.” a captain of only a month's standing → un capitán que lleva solamente un mes en el puesto or en tal graduación https://good-standing-desk09753.howeweb.com/39602019/details-fiction-and-design-standing-desk