kickstand

English

Etymology

kick + stand (the bar is typically kicked into place with the foot, and enables the vehicle to stand)

Noun

kickstand (plural kickstands)

  1. A levered bar that can be folded down from the frame of a bicycle or motorcycle to prop it upright when not being ridden.
  2. A similar folding bar to prop up a mobile phone or similar device when it is being used on a surface.

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