STANDOVER

Etymology

Noun

standover (plural standovers)

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 rider's groin

Adjective

standover (not comparable)

using intimidation or threat of force to coerce others into submission or compliance. e.g. "standover tactics" or "standover man".

Anagrams

• overstand

Source: Wiktionary



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Coffee Trivia

According to Guinness World Records, the most massive cup of coffee contained 22,739.14 liters and was created by Alcaldía Municipal de Chinchiná (Colombia) at Parque de Bolívar, Chinchiná, Caldas, Colombia, on 15 June 2019. Fifty people worked for more than a month to build this giant cup. The drink prepared was Arabic coffee.

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