kickstand
noun
kick·stand
ˈkik-ˌstand 
: 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
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Additionally, the Wi-Fi router is built into the dish, which also features a kickstand.
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PC Magazine, 17 Oct. 2025
This compact power bank also has a handy kickstand, a two-way USB-C port, and an LED display that shows remaining power and time to charge.
—Simon Hill, Wired News, 8 Oct. 2025
Parking and loading stability are provided by a double-leg center kickstand, and a low-step frame offers easy access.
—New Atlas, 6 Oct. 2025
The kickstand can stay open at various angles, allowing the iPhone to be propped up on its own.
—Ben Sin, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
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PC Magazine, 17 Oct. 2025
This compact power bank also has a handy kickstand, a two-way USB-C port, and an LED display that shows remaining power and time to charge.
—Simon Hill, Wired News, 8 Oct. 2025
Parking and loading stability are provided by a double-leg center kickstand, and a low-step frame offers easy access.
—New Atlas, 6 Oct. 2025
The kickstand can stay open at various angles, allowing the iPhone to be propped up on its own.
—Ben Sin, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
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kickstand
noun
kick·stand
ˈkik-ˌstand
: 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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