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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But Take Note The kickstand may be difficult for younger kids to operate and may not stand up to being too roughly manipulated.
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Tanya Edwards, Parents, 13 Mar. 2024
The keyboard case is actually a two-part case that can split, with the back flap with kickstand separating from the actual keyboard base.
—Ben Sin, Forbes, 15 Feb. 2024
There’s an integrated kickstand to prop your phone up, too.
—Quentyn Kennemer, The Verge, 21 Mar. 2024
The kickstand may be difficult for younger kids to operate and may not stand up to being too roughly manipulated.
—Tanya Edwards, Parents, 13 Mar. 2024
This model features a 7-inch display, an improved kickstand, and 64 gigabytes of internal storage.
—Louryn Strampe, WIRED, 10 Mar. 2024
The case includes a trackpad, a kickstand cover for the tablet, and a backlit keyboard, which comes in handy to write notes, compose emails, and enter passwords as a laptop alternative.
—Leon Kay and Corey Gaskin, Ars Technica, 15 July 2023
However, the headlight, wheel reflectors and a kickstand were packed separately and not installed on the Ramblas at the factory, as those are items most mountain bike riders do not have on their bikes.
—William Roberson, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024
After unpacking, simply lift the internal metal kickstands to store the gear box flat.
—Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 21 Feb. 2024
Tanya Edwards, Parents, 13 Mar. 2024
The keyboard case is actually a two-part case that can split, with the back flap with kickstand separating from the actual keyboard base.
—Ben Sin, Forbes, 15 Feb. 2024
There’s an integrated kickstand to prop your phone up, too.
—Quentyn Kennemer, The Verge, 21 Mar. 2024
The kickstand may be difficult for younger kids to operate and may not stand up to being too roughly manipulated.
—Tanya Edwards, Parents, 13 Mar. 2024
This model features a 7-inch display, an improved kickstand, and 64 gigabytes of internal storage.
—Louryn Strampe, WIRED, 10 Mar. 2024
The case includes a trackpad, a kickstand cover for the tablet, and a backlit keyboard, which comes in handy to write notes, compose emails, and enter passwords as a laptop alternative.
—Leon Kay and Corey Gaskin, Ars Technica, 15 July 2023
However, the headlight, wheel reflectors and a kickstand were packed separately and not installed on the Ramblas at the factory, as those are items most mountain bike riders do not have on their bikes.
—William Roberson, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024
After unpacking, simply lift the internal metal kickstands to store the gear box flat.
—Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 21 Feb. 2024
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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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