standover

standover
1. noun
the height above ground of the top horizontal tube of the frame of a bicycle; should be less than the height above ground of the riders groin
using intimidation or threat of force to coerce others into submission or compliance. e.g. "standover tactics" or "standover man".

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  • standover — ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ adjective Etymology: from the phrase stand over : making new growth the next year after harvest standover crop of sugar cane standover cotton compare ratoon …   Useful english dictionary

  • standover man — /ˈstændoʊvə ˌmæn/ (say standohvuh .man) noun a man who practises standover tactics …  

  • standover merchant — /ˈstændoʊvə ˌmɜtʃənt/ (say standohvuh .merchuhnt) noun Colloquial someone who practises standover tactics …  

  • Standover man — a large man, usually gang related, who threatens people with physical violence in order to have his wishes carried out …   Dictionary of Australian slang

  • Standover merchant — one who bullies or intimidates; one who threatens violence to gain a desired result; hoodlum …   Dictionary of Australian slang

  • standover man — Australian Slang a large man, usually gang related, who threatens people with physical violence in order to have his wishes carried out …   English dialects glossary

  • standover merchant — Australian Slang one who bullies or intimidates; one who threatens violence to gain a desired result; hoodlum …   English dialects glossary

  • standover tactics — /ˈstændoʊvə ˌtæktɪks/ (say standohvuh .taktiks) plural noun intimidation; threats of violence to gain a desired result …  

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