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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The bump also contains a sturdy, adjustable kickstand that props the slate up on most surfaces. PCMAG, 17 Dec. 2024 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 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 2 Jan. 2025.

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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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