"treestand" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: treestands [plural]
Etymology: tree + stand Etymology templates: {{compound|en|tree|stand}} tree + stand Head templates: {{en-noun}} treestand (plural treestands)
  1. An open or enclosed platform secured to trees to provide a vantage point for hunters. Synonyms: tree stand Translations (hunting stand): Hochsitz [masculine] (German), ambona [feminine] (Polish)
    Sense id: en-treestand-en-noun-QV9xUZTG Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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