sitting


2sitting

adj

Definition of SITTING

1
: that is setting <a sitting hen>
2
: occupying a judicial, legislative, or executive seat : being in office
3
: easily hit or played <a sitting target>
4
a : used in or for sitting <a sitting position> b : performed while sitting <a sitting shot>

Examples of SITTING

  1. a sitting member of Parliament

First Known Use of SITTING

15th century

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