Meaning & use
Kickstands
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Metal supports attached to bicycles or motorcycles that can be kicked down to hold the vehicle upright when parked.
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He flipped down the kickstand before hopping off his bike.
Some heavier motorcycles come with dual kickstands for extra stability.
A note on using this word
Kickstands became common on bicycles in the early 20th century as a simple alternative to leaning the bike against a wall.
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