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  1. p. pr. & vb. n. of Command
  2. a. Exercising authority; actually in command; as, a commanding officer.
  3. a. Fitted to impress or control; as, a commanding look or presence.
  4. a. Exalted; overlooking; having superior strategic advantages; as, a commanding position.
  5. adj. used of a height or viewpoint
  6. 1. Exercising authority; actually in command; as, a commanding officer. 2. Fitted to impress or control; as, a commanding look or presence. 3. Exalted; overlooking; having superior strategic advantages; as, a commanding position. Syn. -- Authoritative; imperative; imperious.
  7. j:100 s. used of a height or viewpoint