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kick·​stand | \ ˈkik-ˌstand How to pronounce kickstand (audio) \

Definition of kickstand

: 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 foldable system comes with a kickstand that props the panels up for optimal sunlight capture. — Popular Science, "Small solar panels to power your next adventure," 19 June 2020 Announced Monday and available immediately, the IdeaPad Chromebook Duet consists of a 10.1-inch tablet with detachable kickstand and keyboard. — Melissa Riofrio, PCWorld, "The Lenovo IdeaPad Chromebook Duet is avant-garde, yet affordable," 11 May 2020 The tablet portion can be detached, serving as a massive (though kickstand-less) version of the Surface tablets. — Mark Hachman, PCWorld, "Microsoft says the Surface Book 3 will be 50 percent faster than before," 6 May 2020 This provides the same benefit as a kickstand does for a bike. — John Owning, Dallas News, "Film room: How DT Dontari Poe fits on the Cowboys’ D-line, including his strengths and weaknesses," 25 Mar. 2020 The Razor EcoSmart combines the lightweight versatility of an eScooter with the benefits of a bike, including a seat, kickstand, and even a basket. — Popular Science, "Foldable electric scooters for commuters and city dwellers," 27 Mar. 2020 The Switch will accept up to 2TB of additional storage via a micro SD card slot that lives under the kickstand. — Jason Cipriani, CNN Underscored, "Supercharge your Nintendo Switch or Switch Lite with these accessories," 25 Dec. 2019 Scooters should be parked upright with the kickstand. — al, "Mobile police will begin to enforce rules for using Gotcha scooters," 9 Jan. 2020 The kickstand itself has a multi-position hinge that maxes out at 165 degrees. — CNN Money, "Microsoft's Surface Pro X is for many, but not everyone yet," 5 Nov. 2019

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First Known Use of kickstand

1947, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for kickstand

from its being put in position by a kick

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The first known use of kickstand was in 1947

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14 Jul 2020

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“Kickstand.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kickstand. Accessed 3 Aug. 2020.

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kickstand

noun
How to pronounce kickstand (audio)

English Language Learners Definition of kickstand

: a metal bar on a bicycle or motorcycle that swings down to hold it in an upright position when it is not in use

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kickstand

noun
kick·​stand | \ ˈkik-ˌstand How to pronounce kickstand (audio) \

Kids Definition of kickstand

: a metal bar or rod attached to a two-wheeled vehicle (as a bicycle) that is used to prop the vehicle up when it is not in use

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