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Meaning of standover | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. The height above ground of the top horizontal tube of the frame of a bicycle.
    countable, uncountable
  2. The use of intimidation or threats of force to coerce others into submission or compliance.
    attributive, countable, uncountable

Examples

“The standover should be less than the height above ground of the rider's groin.”
“standover tactics”
“a standover man”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

standpatism standpatter Standpipe Standpipes Standpoint standpoint epistemology

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