ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Standover

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Standover is a noun meaning (cycling) The height above ground of the top horizontal tube of the frame of a bicycle.

Meaning

(cycling) The height above ground of the top horizontal tube of the frame of a bicycle.

More Meanings

  1. (attributive) The use of intimidation or threats of force to coerce others into submission or compliance.

Example Sentences

a standover man
standover tactics
The standover should be less than the height above ground of the rider's groin.

Word Forms

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include headtube, tailstand, stand, headroom, standage, stilt.

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