Stands like the figurehead in a ship’s prow —Stevie Smith A variation on the same concept: “Stood, similar to 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://standingdeskwood82470.suomiblog.com/standing-desk-deals-an-overview-52207311