standover

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

Noun

  1. 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. The use of intimidation or threats of force to coerce others into submission or compliance.
    • standover tactics
    • a standover man

Origin

Deverbal from stand over.

Forms

standovers