kickstand

kick·stand

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [kik-stand]
- /ˈkɪkˌstænd/
- /kˈɪkstand/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kik-stand]
- /ˈkɪkˌstænd/

Definitions of kickstand word

noun kickstand a device for supporting a bicycle or motorcycle when not in use, pivoted to the rear axle in such a way that it can be kicked down below the rear wheel. 1
noun kickstand A metal rod attached to a bicycle or motorcycle, lying horizontally when not in use, that may be kicked into a vertical position to support the vehicle when it is stationary. 1
countable noun kickstand A kickstand is a metal bar attached to a bicycle or motorcycle that holds it upright when it is not being used. 0
noun kickstand a short metal bar attached to and pivoting on the bottom of the frame of a motorcycle or bicycle, which when kicked into a vertical position holds the stationary vehicle upright 0
noun kickstand a pivoting metal bar or pair of bars attached to the frame of a bicycle or motorcycle: it holds the stationary cycle upright when kicked down into a vertical position 0
noun kickstand A levered bar that can be folded down from the frame of a bicycle or motorcycle to prop it upright when not being ridden. 0

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Origin of kickstand

First appearance:

before 1945

One of the 6% newest English words

First recorded in 1945-50; kick + stand

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Parts of speech for Kickstand

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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kickstand popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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