noun
- a paved or reinforced area of ground used for parking or servicing aircraft, vehicles, or equipment
Usage: commonly used in aviation and military contexts
Examples
- The aircraft was moved to the hardstand for maintenance.
- Military helicopters were lined up on the hardstand.
- The airport expanded its hardstand to accommodate more planes.
- Trucks were parked on the concrete hardstand during the storm.
- The hardstand was designed to support heavy equipment.