standover
English
[edit]Etymology
[edit]Noun
[edit]standover (countable and uncountable, plural standovers)
- The height above ground of the top horizontal tube of the frame of a bicycle.
- The standover should be less than the height above ground of the rider's groin.
- (attributive) The use of intimidation or threats of force to coerce others into submission or compliance.
- standover tactics
- a standover man