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

Examples of kickstand in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The kickstand may be difficult for younger kids to operate and may not stand up to being too roughly manipulated. Tanya Edwards, Parents, 13 Mar. 2024 This model features a 7-inch display, an improved kickstand, and 64 gigabytes of internal storage. Louryn Strampe, WIRED, 10 Mar. 2024 The case includes a trackpad, a kickstand cover for the tablet, and a backlit keyboard, which comes in handy to write notes, compose emails, and enter passwords as a laptop alternative. Leon Kay and Corey Gaskin, Ars Technica, 15 July 2023 However, the headlight, wheel reflectors and a kickstand were packed separately and not installed on the Ramblas at the factory, as those are items most mountain bike riders do not have on their bikes. William Roberson, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024 After unpacking, simply lift the internal metal kickstands to store the gear box flat. Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 21 Feb. 2024 Key parts such as the battery, display and motherboard are available, as are a replacement type cover port and the kickstand. Ewan Spence, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2024 When not in use, the kickstand neatly tucks under the rear panniers. John Timmer, Ars Technica, 25 Sep. 2023 The wireless, 75 percent board features an adjustable kickstand, for one, along with cylindrical keycaps that give it a quieter, more modern feel than the Q1 Pro. Brandon Widder, The Verge, 28 Dec. 2023

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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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Cite this Entry

“Kickstand.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kickstand. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

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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