standover

English

Etymology

Deverbal from stand over.

Noun

standover (countable and uncountable, plural standovers)

1. (cycling) 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.

2. (attributive) The use of intimidation or threats of force to coerce others into submission or compliance.

   standover tactics

   a standover man

Anagrams

• overstand