Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

standover

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.40 in modern English

Syllables
stan-dover
IPA
13
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
2
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The height above ground of the top horizontal tube of the frame of a bicycle.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

The use of intimidation or threats of force to coerce others into submission or compliance.

Countable; Uncountable

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Questions

What does standover mean?
The height above ground of the top horizontal tube of the frame of a bicycle.
Where does standover come from?
Deverbal from stand over.

How to pronounce standover

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