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standover
Wiktionary
standover
a. using intimidation or threat of force to coerce others into submission or compliance. e.g. "standover tactics" or "standover man". n. 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
Wikipedia
Standover
Standover may refer to:
- Standover height, a measurement of a bicycle frame
- Standover tactics, a type of coercion
Usage examples of "standover".
The standover man is a loner, a predator who preys on other, more prosperous criminals, often extremely dangerous ones.
Teekleman in his guise as standover man was the first sign of her displeasure and a warning to the publican to pull up his socks.
Today, coercion and standover tactics are more than common in our trade unions.