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standovers

standovers is the plural of standover.

Meaning of standover

Noun

standover (countable and uncountable, plural standovers)

  1. The height above ground of the top horizontal tube of the frame of a bicycle.
    • The standover should be less than the height above ground of the rider's groin.
  2. (attributive) The use of intimidation or threats of force to coerce others into submission or compliance.
    • standover tactics

Questions about standovers

What is standovers the plural of?
Standovers is the plural of standover.

Words near standovers in the dictionary

  1. Standon
  2. standout
  3. standoutish
  4. standouts
  5. standover
  6. standovers
  7. standpat
  8. standpatism
  9. standpatter
  10. standpatters
  11. standpattism

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