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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On the ChillPill, the fan cylinder pivots around the base cylinder, with the base acting as a kickstand to hold the fan at your preferred position.
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What's the adjustability of the angle of the kickstand?
—Luke Larsen, Wired News, 12 Apr. 2026
The Icemag 3 from Sharge has a kickstand so it can be used on a desk while charging wirelessly.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
For travelers, the kickstand makes a convenient way to watch content on the journey, and the battery provides over 39 hours of video playback.
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Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 18 Apr. 2026
What's the adjustability of the angle of the kickstand?
—Luke Larsen, Wired News, 12 Apr. 2026
The Icemag 3 from Sharge has a kickstand so it can be used on a desk while charging wirelessly.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
For travelers, the kickstand makes a convenient way to watch content on the journey, and the battery provides over 39 hours of video playback.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 8 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for kickstand
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“Kickstand.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kickstand. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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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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