Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun A swiveling metal bar for holding a bicycle, motorcycle, or other two-wheeled vehicle upright when it is not being ridden.
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- noun A levered
bar that can be folded down from the frame of abicycle ormotorcycle to prop it upright when not being ridden.
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun a swiveling metal rod attached to a bicycle or motorcycle or other two-wheeled vehicle; the rod lies horizontally when not in use but can be kicked into a vertical position as a support to hold the vehicle upright when it is not being ridden
Etymologies
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Examples
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Below the device you will find a very practical kickstand, which is very nice if you are using your N800 to watch movies.
OSNews 2009
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Around the back is a kickstand which is welcomed, so the Archos 7 will sit neatly on your desk or table, ready to be watched.
Pocket-lint 2010
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A dock or case with a "kickstand" is a must for this purpose.
TidBITS: Mac News for the Rest of Us Tonya Engst 2010
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For added convenience, the Nokia N96 features a 'kickstand' on the back cover that allows for hands-free viewing.
MobileTechNews 2009
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For added convenience, the Nokia N96 features a 'kickstand' on the back cover that allows for hands-free viewing.
MobileTechNews 2009
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The rest of the hardware, barring the alarmingly creaky "kickstand," looks solid and attractive, especially considering the $650 price point.
Gizmodo 2009
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Sit back, watch the plot unfold and enjoy the special effects hands-free, practically anywhere, thanks to a cleverly designed 'kickstand' on the back cover.
Experience Mobility 2008
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Sit back, watch the plot unfold and enjoy the special effects hands-free, practically anywhere, thanks to a cleverly designed 'kickstand' on the back cover.
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Sarah P. is really Sam P. and has a 'kickstand', not a 'hoo-hoo'.
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Sit back, watch the plot unfold and enjoy the special effects hands-free, practically anywhere, thanks to a cleverly designed 'kickstand' on the back cover.
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