Stands such as figurehead in a ship’s prow —Stevie Smith A variation on a similar theme: “Stood, just like a carving over the prow of the ship.” a captain of only per month's standing → un capitán que lleva solamente un mes en el puesto or en tal graduación https://lanetvyad.bligblogging.com/37072401/details-fiction-and-design-standing-desk