kickstand

kick·stand

 (kĭk′stănd′)

n.

1. A swiveling metal bar for holding a bicycle, motorcycle, or other two-wheeled vehicle upright when it is not being ridden.

2. An attachment for a tablet or other electronic device used to prop up the device when it is resting on a surface.

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kickstand

(ˈkɪkˌstænd)

n

a short metal bar attached to and pivoting on the bottom of the frame of a motorcycle or bicycle, which when kicked into a vertical position holds the stationary vehicle upright

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kick•stand

(ˈkɪkˌstænd)

n.

a device for supporting a bicycle or motorcycle when not in use, pivoted to the rear axle in such a way that it can be kicked down from a horizontal to a vertical position.

[1945–50]

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Thesaurus

Noun

1.

kickstand - a swiveling metal rod attached to a bicycle or motorcycle or other two-wheeled vehicle; the rod lies horizontally when not in use but can be kicked into a vertical position as a support to hold the vehicle upright when it is not being ridden bicycle, bike, cycle, wheel - a wheeled vehicle that has two wheels and is moved by foot pedals bike, motorcycle - a motor vehicle with two wheels and a strong frame rod - a long thin implement made of metal or wood

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Translations

kickstand

[ˈkɪkˌstænd] n → cavalletto

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