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Halifax station may refer to: Halifax railway station (England) Halifax North Bridge railway station, England (defunct) Halifax St Pauls railway station
Halifax_station
Railway station in Nova Scotia, Canada
Halifax station is an inter-city railway terminal in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, operated by Via Rail. The station is the eastern terminus of the Ocean
Halifax_station_(Nova_Scotia)
Railway station in West Yorkshire, England
Halifax railway station serves the town of Halifax in West Yorkshire, England. It lies on the Calder Valley line and is 17 miles (27 km) west from Leeds
Halifax railway station (England)
Halifax_railway_station_(England)
Topics referred to by the same term
Columbia Halifax, West Yorkshire, England Halifax (UK Parliament constituency) Halifax, Kentucky Halifax, Massachusetts Halifax (MBTA station) Halifax, Missouri
Halifax
Bus station serving Halifax, West Yorkshire, England
Halifax bus station serves the town of Halifax, West Yorkshire, England. The bus station is owned and managed by West Yorkshire Metro. Formerly consisting
Halifax_bus_station
Rail station in Halifax, Massachusetts, US
Halifax station is an MBTA Commuter Rail station in Halifax, Massachusetts, served by the Kingston Line. It is located off Holmes Street (Massachusetts
Halifax_station_(MBTA)
Town in West Yorkshire, England
Halifax is a town in the Metropolitan Borough of Calderdale, in West Yorkshire, England. It is in the eastern foothills of the Pennines. In the 15th century
Halifax,_West_Yorkshire
Canadian provincial capital
Halifax, officially the Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM), is the capital and most populous municipality of the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, and
Halifax,_Nova_Scotia
1917 maritime disaster in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
of Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. Mont-Blanc, laden with high explosives, caught fire and detonated, devastating the Richmond district of Halifax. At
Halifax_Explosion
Street Station was the railway terminal for Halifax, Nova Scotia from 1877 to 1920. It was built by the Intercolonial Railway in the North End of Halifax and
North Street Station (Halifax, Nova Scotia)
North_Street_Station_(Halifax,_Nova_Scotia)
The history of Halifax, Nova Scotia, begins with its founding by the British in 1749 on territory gained from a war with the French. It was part of the
History of Halifax, Nova Scotia
History_of_Halifax,_Nova_Scotia
Naval base in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Halifax is Canada's east coast naval base and home port to the Royal Canadian Navy Atlantic fleet, known as Canadian Fleet
CFB_Halifax
Former coal-fired power station in England
Halifax power station supplied electricity to the town of Halifax and the wider area from 1894 to the 1960s. It was owned and operated by Halifax Corporation
Halifax_power_station
Harbour in Nova Scotia, Canada
Halifax Harbour is a large natural harbour on the Atlantic coast of Nova Scotia, Canada, located in the Halifax Regional Municipality. Halifax largely
Halifax_Harbour
Naval base in Halifax, Nova Scotia
Royal Naval Dockyard, Halifax was a Royal Navy base in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Established in 1759, the Halifax Yard served as the headquarters for the
Royal_Naval_Dockyard,_Halifax
Fire and emergency service provider in Nova Scotia, Canada
Halifax Regional Fire and Emergency Services provides fire protection, rescue and first responder assistance throughout Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
Halifax Regional Fire and Emergency
Halifax_Regional_Fire_and_Emergency
Railway lines in Yorkshire, England
renamed the Halifax and Ovenden Joint Railway. Soon afterwards, construction began from a junction with the L&YR at the north end of Halifax station, for 2 miles
Queensbury_lines
Class of Canadian frigates
The Halifax-class frigates are a class of multi-role patrol frigates operated by the Royal Canadian Navy since 1992. The class is the outcome of the Canadian
Halifax-class_frigate
Naval museum in Nova Scotia, Canada
North America Station (1819–1905). Also known as Admiralty House, the residence is a National Historic Site of Canada located in Halifax, Nova Scotia,
Naval_Museum_of_Halifax
Airport in Nova Scotia, Canada
in Canada. In August 1918 the US Navy established Naval Air Station Halifax, or NAS Halifax, at Baker Point on the shores of Eastern Passage to conduct
Shearwater_Heliport
Disused railway station in West Yorkshire, England
Paul's railway station, also known as Halifax St. Paul's, served the St. Paul's area of Halifax, West Yorkshire, England on the Halifax High Level Railway
St. Paul's railway station (Halifax)
St._Paul's_railway_station_(Halifax)
Airport in Goffs, Nova Scotia, Canada
Halifax Stanfield International Airport (IATA: YHZ, ICAO: CYHZ) is a Canadian airport in Goffs, Nova Scotia, a rural community of the Halifax Regional
Halifax Stanfield International Airport
Halifax_Stanfield_International_Airport
Television station in Halifax, Nova Scotia
CIHF-DT (channel 8) is a television station in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, owned and operated by the Global Television Network, a division of Corus Entertainment
CIHF-DT
Railway station in West Yorkshire, England
Bradford, as no stations had yet been built in Bradford itself. Similarly, Elland station served Halifax, and Huddersfield was served by the station at Cooper
Brighouse_railway_station
Radio station in Halifax, Nova Scotia
CKHZ-FM (103.5 FM, Country 103.5) is a radio station in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia serving the Halifax Regional Municipality. Owned by Acadia Broadcasting
CKHZ-FM
English professional rugby league club based in Halifax, West Yorkshire, England
The Halifax Panthers is a professional rugby league club in Halifax, West Yorkshire, England. They play home games at The Shay and compete in the Championship
Halifax_Panthers
Town in Massachusetts, United States
Halifax is a town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 7,749 at the 2020 census. Halifax was first settled by Europeans
Halifax,_Massachusetts
Topics referred to by the same term
Listed buildings in Ryburn Halifax station (Nova Scotia), in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Halifax station (MBTA), in Halifax, Massachusetts, United States
Ryburn
Historic site in Nova Scotia, Canada
Citadel Hill is a National Historic Site in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. Four fortifications have been constructed on Citadel Hill since the city was
Citadel_Hill_(Fort_George)
Radio station in Halifax, Nova Scotia
a Canadian radio station in Halifax, Nova Scotia. CJNI has a news--talk--sports format branded as 95.7 NewsRadio Halifax. The station is owned by Rogers
CJNI-FM
Cemetery in Nova Scotia, Canada
part of the Naval Museum of Halifax and was the Naval Hospital cemetery for the North America and West Indies Station at Halifax, Nova Scotia. It is the oldest
Royal Navy Burying Ground (Halifax, Nova Scotia)
Royal_Navy_Burying_Ground_(Halifax,_Nova_Scotia)
Community in Nova Scotia, Canada
a built-up community of the Halifax Regional Municipality, Nova Scotia, Canada. Located on the eastern shore of Halifax Harbour, Dartmouth has 72,139
Dartmouth,_Nova_Scotia
List of buildings in Halifax, Nova Scotia
The following is a list of buildings in the Halifax Regional Municipality, Nova Scotia with articles on Wikipedia. "Trade Centre Limited: History repeats
Buildings and structures in Halifax, Nova Scotia
Buildings_and_structures_in_Halifax,_Nova_Scotia
Railway station in West Yorkshire, England
and Leeds towards Manchester Victoria and Preston. The station is 8.5 miles (14 km) west of Halifax and 26 miles (42 km) west of Leeds. The Manchester and
Hebden_Bridge_railway_station
Television station in Nova Scotia, Canada
3) is a CBC Television station in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. The station's studios are located on Chebucto Road in Halifax, and its transmitter is
CBHT-DT
This is a list of oldest buildings and structures in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada that were constructed before 1935. Wikimedia Commons has media related
List of oldest buildings and structures in Halifax, Nova Scotia
List_of_oldest_buildings_and_structures_in_Halifax,_Nova_Scotia
Radio station in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
The station had been airing a modern rock format since its inception. In 2016, the station shifted to active rock and adopted a new slogan "Halifax's Best
CKHY-FM
Via Rail service between Montreal, Quebec and Halifax, Nova Scotia
Rail in Canada on its Atlantic Canada route between Montreal, Quebec, and Halifax, Nova Scotia. It is the oldest continuously operated named passenger train
Ocean_(train)
Brig of the Royal Navy
Then as Attentive she served as a store ship, still apparently on the Halifax station, before she sailed to Britain in 1816. She was broken up in January
HMS_Magnet_(1812)
Municipal building in West Yorkshire, England
Halifax Town Hall is a 19th-century town hall in Halifax, West Yorkshire, England. It is a grade II* listed building. It is notable for its design and
Halifax_Town_Hall
Alliance between US and Canada
between Boston, Massachusetts, United States, and Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, date to the founding of Halifax in 1749, when Boston businesses had an interest
Boston–Halifax_relations
Radio station in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada
a commercial radio station licensed to Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada, and serving the Halifax Regional Municipality. The station is owned by Rogers Radio
CFLT-FM
Power station in Canada
Generating Station is a Canadian electrical generating station located in the Dartmouth neighbourhood of Tufts Cove in Nova Scotia's Halifax Regional Municipality
Tufts_Cove_Generating_Station
The Halifax Regional Municipality, Nova Scotia, Canada has a widely varied geography. Halifax Regional Municipality is geographically large. At 5,475
Geography of Halifax, Nova Scotia
Geography_of_Halifax,_Nova_Scotia
Radio station in Halifax, Nova Scotia
CJCH-FM (101.3 MHz) is a commercial radio station in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. The station broadcasts a Contemporary hit radio format branded on-air
CJCH-FM
Disused railway station in West Yorkshire, England
the original station was built. This station had only three platforms, and was east of the junction where the lines from Bradford to Halifax and Keighley
Queensbury_railway_station
Railway station in New Brunswick, Canada
Bathurst station is a staffed Via Rail station in Bathurst, New Brunswick, Canada. Bathurst is served by Via Rail's Montreal–Halifax train, the Ocean
Bathurst station (New Brunswick)
Bathurst_station_(New_Brunswick)
Neighbourhood in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Government Railways at the time of the Halifax Explosion, which blocked and badly damaged the city's North Street station. The project created an approximately
South_End,_Halifax
Island in Halifax Harbour, Nova Scotia, Canada
largest island entirely within the harbour limits of Halifax Harbour located in Nova Scotia's Halifax Regional Municipality. The Island is the location of
Georges_Island_(Nova_Scotia)
Hotel in Halifax, Nova Scotia
seen the new Halifax Railway Station moved from the north end to the south end of Barrington Street as well as the opening of the Halifax Ocean Terminal
The_Westin_Nova_Scotian
Royal Canadian Navy air service established in 1918
air stations which were established in Nova Scotia near convoy assembly ports: Naval Air Station Halifax, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia Naval Air Station Sydney
Royal Canadian Naval Air Service
Royal_Canadian_Naval_Air_Service
Community in Nova Scotia, Canada
and Halifax Regional Municipality in Hants County. The community is situated in the Shubenacadie Valley and includes the locality of Milford Station. Milford
Milford (Halifax), Nova Scotia
Milford_(Halifax),_Nova_Scotia
Community in Nova Scotia, Canada
Scotia. After the arrival of the Halifax and Southwestern Railway in 1904, the community was referred to as Bowser's Station; after Angus Bowser. Angus Bowser
Timberlea,_Nova_Scotia
Disused railway station in West Yorkshire, England
station is a closed station that served the area of Pellon in Halifax, West Yorkshire, England. It was one of two stations on the short lived Halifax
Pellon_railway_station
CBC Radio One station in Halifax, Nova Scotia
Canadian radio station. It is the CBC Radio One affiliate in Halifax, Nova Scotia, broadcasting at 90.5 MHz. It is the flagship CBC Radio One station for the
CBHA-FM
Municipal utility in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
The Halifax Regional Water Commission (HRWC), publicly known as Halifax Water, is the municipal water, wastewater and stormwater utility serving the residents
Halifax_Water
1815 to 1816 Arab served on the Halifax station. On 3 December 1815 Arab arrived at Barbados with the mail from Halifax. In 1817 Arab was at Plymouth.
HMS_Arab_(1812)
Former Canadian utility company
Limited (NSLP) was a Canadian electric and gas utility company based in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The company still exists as a shell but is no longer active;
Nova_Scotia_Light_and_Power
Princess Caroline of Brunswick to Britain. He then spent some time on the Halifax station, but like many of his contemporaries he struggled at times to secure
William_Lechmere
Sloop of the Royal Navy
coastal patrol sloops on the North American Station, Halifax was one of the few warships built at Halifax Naval Yard in the Age of Sail as the yard's
HMS_Halifax_(1806)
Frigate of the Royal Navy
the Revolutionnaire. Then in May 1805, Cambrian transferred to the Halifax station, where she harassed French and Spanish shipping and captured several
HMS_Cambrian_(1797)
This timeline of the history of the Halifax Regional Municipality documents all events that had happened in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, including historical
Timeline of Halifax, Nova Scotia history
Timeline_of_Halifax,_Nova_Scotia_history
Frigate of the French (later British) Navy, in service from 1800 to 1812
Cleopatra. He was replaced by Captain James Dacres, and she sailed for the Halifax Station. In August 1811 she detained the American brig New Orleans Packet.
HMS_Guerriere_(1806)
Canadian public transport service
Halifax Transit is a Canadian public transport service operating buses and ferries in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Founded as Metro Transit in March 1981, the
Halifax_Transit
Historic building in Halifax, England
The Piece Hall is a Grade I listed building in Halifax, West Yorkshire, England. It was built as a cloth hall for handloom weavers to sell the woollen
Piece_Hall
Former Canadian rail service between Montreal and Halifax
Bonaventure Station in Montreal and North Street Station in Halifax. By the dawn of the 1890s, the ICR recognized the need for improved service on its Halifax-Montreal
Maritime_Express
British Royal Navy officer
Newfoundland, and the Halifax Station. He then commanded the 18-gun sloop HMS Martin from 1812 to 1814 in the Halifax Station. In the War of 1812 against
Humphrey_Fleming_Senhouse
The following is a list of full-power radio stations, HD Radio subchannels and low-power translators in the United States broadcasting K-Love programming
List_of_K-Love_stations
Radio station in Halifax, Nova Scotia
CHNS-FM (89.9 MHz) is a commercial FM radio station, in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. The station airs a classic hits radio format branded as 89.9 The
CHNS-FM
Historic building in Nova Scotia, Canada
Halifax City Hall is the home of municipal government in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. Designed by architect Edward Elliot, and constructed for the City
Halifax_City_Hall
Community in Nova Scotia, Canada
soldiers to come into on the way to Halifax. Fergusson, C. Bruce (1967). Place-Names and Places of Nova Scotia. Halifax, N.S.: Public Archives of Nova Scotia
Westchester_Station
Former British railway company
the main line at North Dean (later Greetland) faced Wakefield. The Halifax station was at Shaw Syke, and the branch opened on 1 July 1844. Through the
Manchester_and_Leeds_Railway
Church in Nova Scotia, Canada
Paul's Church is a historically evangelical Anglican church in downtown Halifax, Nova Scotia, within the Diocese of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island
St. Paul's Church (Halifax, Nova Scotia)
St._Paul's_Church_(Halifax,_Nova_Scotia)
Community in Nova Scotia, Canada
Station Beaverbank Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia Halifax Regional Municipality "Halifax Regional Municipality Urban Forest Master Plan" (PDF). halifax
Beaver_Bank,_Nova_Scotia
Brig-sloop of the Royal Navy
and captured a number of prizes, including two privateers, on the Halifax station during the War of 1812 before she was wrecked in 1812. Emulous was
HMS_Emulous_(1806)
Community in Nova Scotia, Canada
Places of Nova Scotia. Halifax, N.S.: Public Archives of Nova Scotia. pp. 34–35. Retrieved 27 November 2025. "Barneys River Station". Geographical Names
Barneys_River_Station
Island. Buildings in five cities are included in this list; Fredericton, Halifax, Moncton, Saint John, and St. John's, each having buildings at least 60
List of tallest buildings in Atlantic Canada
List_of_tallest_buildings_in_Atlantic_Canada
Metropolitan borough in West Yorkshire, England
Police; whose Calderdale Division headquarters is at Halifax police station. Other police stations are located in Todmorden and at Brighouse, which reopened
Calderdale
Royal Canadian Navy frigate
HMCS Halifax (FFH 330) is a Halifax-class frigate that has served in the Royal Canadian Navy and Canadian Forces since 1992. Halifax is the lead ship
HMCS_Halifax_(FFH_330)
Demolished office building in Canada
Streamline Moderne-style office building located in Halifax, Nova Scotia overlooking the Halifax Citadel and Halifax Public Gardens which served as the home of
CBC_Radio_Building
Park in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
garrison and the citizens of Halifax. The second was to create a large area in which regiments stationed and in transit through Halifax could set up camps. The
Halifax_Common
Place in Nova Scotia, Canada
Harbour is a rural community located in Nova Scotia, Canada within the Halifax Regional Municipality. The community is situated on the Eastern Shore at
Musquodoboit Harbour, Nova Scotia
Musquodoboit_Harbour,_Nova_Scotia
Radio station in Halifax, Nova Scotia
contemporary formatted radio station, broadcasting at 100.1 FM in Halifax, Nova Scotia serving the Halifax Regional Municipality. The station uses the on-air brand
CIOO-FM
Disused railway station in Morley, West Yorkshire
railway station served the town of Morley, West Yorkshire, England, from 1857 to 1969 on the Leeds, Bradford and Halifax Junction Railway. The station opened
Morley_Top_railway_station
Disused railway station in West Yorkshire, England
Holmfield railway station is a closed railway station that served the village of Holmfield in Halifax, West Yorkshire, England. The station was opened by
Holmfield_railway_station
Historic district in Virginia, United States
Town of Halifax Swimming Pool (1930s), Municipal Building/ Fire Station (1950), Halifax Roller Mills (1915), Halifax Planing Mill (c. 1920), Halifax Department
Town of Halifax Court House Historic District
Town_of_Halifax_Court_House_Historic_District
38-gun frigate of the United States Navy
Chesapeake and took her into service as HMS Chesapeake. She served on the Halifax station under the command of Alexander Dixie until 1814, and, in April, was
USS_Chesapeake_(1799)
Canadian train dispatcher (1872–1917)
Halifax. The line ran along the western shore of Bedford Basin from Rockingham Station to the city's passenger terminal at the North Street Station,
Vince Coleman (train dispatcher)
Vince_Coleman_(train_dispatcher)
Central business district in Nova Scotia, Canada
Downtown Halifax is the primary central business district of the Municipality of Halifax. Located on the central-eastern portion of the Halifax Peninsula
Downtown_Halifax
Former railway station in West Yorkshire, England
and Leeds Railway: The Calder Valley Line. Halifax: Martin Bairstow. p. 28. ISBN 1-871944-22-8. Lightcliffe station on navigable 1947 O. S. map v t e
Lightcliffe_railway_station
Railway station in New Brunswick, Canada
The Moncton station is a railway and bus station in Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada. It serves Via Rail's Ocean passenger train and Maritime Bus intercity
Moncton_station
Car factory in Halifax, Nova Scotia
The Volvo Halifax Assembly Plant was an automobile manufacturing plant owned by Swedish company Volvo and located in Halifax Regional Municipality, Nova
Volvo_Halifax_Assembly
Subdivision in Nova Scotia, Canada
End of Halifax is a neighbourhood of Halifax, Nova Scotia occupying the northern part of Halifax Peninsula immediately north of Downtown Halifax. Prior
North_End,_Halifax
Railway station in West Yorkshire, England
Bradford Interchange and Halifax. The present station at Low Moor was opened on 2 April 2017. One train per hour serves the station in both directions, and
Low_Moor_railway_station
Railway station in New Brunswick, Canada
It is served by Via Rail's Montreal-Halifax train, the Ocean, and is staffed and wheelchair-accessible. The station building is a single storey white block
Miramichi_station
Scottish surgeon, botanist and naturalist (1754–1842)
Battle of the Saintes (12 April 1782), in peacetime Menzies served on Halifax Station in Nova Scotia. In 1786 Menzies was appointed surgeon on board the
Archibald_Menzies
Railway station in New Brunswick, Canada
Campbellton is served by Via Rail's Montreal-Halifax train, the Ocean. Via Rail station page for Campbellton station Via Rail page for the Ocean v t e
Campbellton_station
IRB Station Conception Bay, Conception Bay South, NL CCG IRB Station Halifax, Halifax, NS CCG IRB Station Mahone Bay, Chester, NS CCG IRB Station Notre
List of Canadian Coast Guard bases and stations
List_of_Canadian_Coast_Guard_bases_and_stations
Disused railway station in West Yorkshire, England
of the station is supported by the Halifax & District Rail Action Group and local campaign group "Give Elland a Rail Station". The New Stations Study undertaken
Elland_railway_station
Railway station in Nova Scotia, Canada
Rockingham station was a railway station in Rockingham, Nova Scotia, Canada. It was located near Mount Saint Vincent University and was originally operated
Rockingham station (Nova Scotia)
Rockingham_station_(Nova_Scotia)
HALIFAX STATION
HALIFAX STATION
Boy/Male
Indian
Lover
Girl/Female
Indian
Previous
Female
Polish
 Polish form of Russian Galina, HALINA means "calm, tranquil." Compare with another form of Halina.
Boy/Male
Arabic, Muslim, Sindhi
Upright; Name of Al-numan Ibn Thabit; The Great Jurist of Al-kufah
Girl/Female
Arabic, Muslim
True Believer; Upright
Girl/Female
Muslim
True believer.
Girl/Female
Arabic, Muslim, Sindhi
Last; Previous
Boy/Male
Muslim
Caliph. Successor.
Girl/Female
Arabic, Muslim
Wise
Girl/Female
Muslim
Previous
Boy/Male
Muslim
Successor, Caliph
Boy/Male
Arabic, Muslim
Successor; Caliph
Girl/Female
Muslim
Gentle. Patient. Mild. Humane.
Boy/Male
African, Arabic, Swahili
Successor; Viceroy; Caliph
Girl/Female
Indian
Gentle, Patient
Female
Hawaiian
Hawaiian name HALIA means "remembrance of a loved one."
Boy/Male
Muslim
Lover
Boy/Male
Muslim
Successor, Viceroy, Caliph
Female
Hawaiian
 Hawaiian name HALINA means "resemblance." Compare with another form of Halina.
Girl/Female
Muslim
Gentle, Patient
HALIFAX STATION
HALIFAX STATION
Boy/Male
Tamil
Kingdom
Girl/Female
Hebrew
Horn.
Girl/Female
Tamil
Seed
Boy/Male
French
Shining light.
Girl/Female
Muslim
Noble woman, Lady
Girl/Female
Tamil
Cuckoo, Nightingale
Boy/Male
English American Italian Spanish
From the dene.
Girl/Female
Hindu
Goddess Lakshmi, Born of the ocean
Boy/Male
Indian
Fan of Hazrat Ali
Boy/Male
Tamil
Daitya Sai | தைதà¯à®¯ ஸாஈ
Non Aryan
HALIFAX STATION
HALIFAX STATION
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a.
Not equal; not matched; not of the same size, length, breadth, quantity, strength, talents, acquirements, age, station, or the like; as, the fingers are of unequal length; peers and commoners are unequal in rank.
a.
Of or pertaining to a station.
n.
The articles usually sold by stationers, as paper, pens, ink, quills, blank books, etc.
n.
One who, or that which, is stationary, as a planet when apparently it has neither progressive nor retrograde motion.
n.
A sentinel, usually on horseback, stationed on the outpost of an army, to watch an enemy and give notice of danger; a vidette.
imp. & p. p.
of Station
n.
Dizziness or swimming of the head; an affection of the head in which objects, though stationary, appear to move in various directions, and the person affected finds it difficult to maintain an erect posture; giddiness.
n.
One of the places at which ecclesiastical processions pause for the performance of an act of devotion; formerly, the tomb of a martyr, or some similarly consecrated spot; now, especially, one of those representations of the successive stages of our Lord's passion which are often placed round the naves of large churches and by the side of the way leading to sacred edifices or shrines, and which are visited in rotation, stated services being performed at each; -- called also Station of the cross.
n.
A post, or station, in hunting.
n.
A seaman, usually a green hand or a broken-down man, stationed in the waist of a vessel of war.
n.
The spot or place where anything stands, especially where a person or thing habitually stands, or is appointed to remain for a time; as, the station of a sentinel.
n.
The quality or state of being stationary; fixity.
a.
Belonging to, or sold by, a stationer.
v. t.
To stay for; to rest or remain stationary in expectation of; to await; as, to wait orders.
n.
A traveler; -- applied in Canada to a man employed by the fur companies in transporting goods by the rivers and across the land, to and from the remote stations in the Northwest.
p. pr. & vb. n.
of Station
v. i.
To stay or rest in expectation; to stop or remain stationary till the arrival of some person or event; to rest in patience; to stay; not to depart.
a.
A bookseller or publisher; -- formerly so called from his occupying a stand, or station, in the market place or elsewhere.
v. t.
To place; to set; to appoint or assign to the occupation of a post, place, or office; as, to station troops on the right of an army; to station a sentinel on a rampart; to station ships on the coasts of Africa.