kickstand

noun

kick·​stand ˈkik-ˌstand How to pronounce kickstand (audio)
: a swiveling metal bar or rod attached to a 2-wheeled vehicle (such as a bicycle) and used to prop up the vehicle when it is not in use

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Tecno includes a good-quality case with a kickstand in the box, allowing it to be propped up fully unfolded without external support. Prakhar Khanna, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024 Composite full fenders help keep splashes at bay, there are mounts for front and rear accessories, and a kickstand for parking ease. Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 6 Dec. 2024 The first half protects the back of the iPad and also comes with a kickstand while the second half has a detachable keyboard and trackpad. Boutayna Chokrane, WIRED, 3 Dec. 2024 The integrated 90-degree adjustable kickstand provides secure and stable viewing without wobbling. Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for kickstand 

Word History

Etymology

from its being put in position by a kick

First Known Use

1947, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of kickstand was in 1947

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“Kickstand.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kickstand. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

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kickstand

noun
kick·​stand ˈkik-ˌstand How to pronounce kickstand (audio)
: a metal bar or rod attached to a 2-wheeled vehicle (as a bicycle) and used to prop up the vehicle when it is not in use

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