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
- (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
- standovers
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include headtube, tailstand, stand, headroom, standage, stilt.
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