kickstand
US/ˈkɪkˌstænd/
kickstand noun: a levered bar that can be folded down from the frame of a bicycle or motorcycle to prop it upright when not being ridden.
Noun
kickstand (plural kickstands)
- A levered bar that can be folded down from the frame of a bicycle or motorcycle to prop it upright when not being ridden.
- A folding bar to prop up a mobile phone, tablet or similar device when it is being used on a surface.
kickstand meaning in Malay and Vietnamese
kickstand in Malay
- levered bar of a bicycle or motorcycle
- tongkat
kickstand in Vietnamese
- levered bar of a bicycle or motorcycle
- chân chống
Forms of kickstand
| plural | kickstands |
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Origin of kickstand
From kick + stand (the bar is typically kicked into place with the foot, and enables the vehicle to stand).
Questions about kickstand
- What does kickstand mean?
- Kickstand means a levered bar that can be folded down from the frame of a bicycle or motorcycle to prop it upright when not being ridden.
- What is kickstand in Malay?
- Kickstand in Malay is tongkat. See Kickstand meaning in Malay.
- What part of speech is kickstand?
- Kickstand is a noun.
- How do you pronounce kickstand?
- Kickstand is pronounced /ˈkɪkˌstænd/ (US).
- What is the plural of kickstand?
- The plural of kickstand is kickstands.
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