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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COVERT

(adjective) secret or hidden; not openly practiced or engaged in or shown or avowed; “covert actions by the CIA”; “covert funding for the rebels”


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