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kickstand

kickstand

3 3.4
A small folding support that props a tablet or phone upright for viewing
  • noun
  • /ˈkɪkˌstænd/
: soporte
  • The Surface's kickstand is a key element that is crucial to the overall user experience.
  • built-in kickstand

So this here is the back panel with the kickstand there.

Examples

  • Another useful idea is the kickstand that folds in and out of the way.

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  • Archos Android tablets have had kickstands for years; it is not a new concept.

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  • You get two and only two positions for the kickstand: open and closed.

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  • And it does look good with the kickstand out and a playful keyboard cover in front of it.

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  • I popped out the kickstand and started typing, and it just worked.

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  • Open the Touch Cover keyboard/trackpad hybrid, snap out the kickstand, and lay the thing on your desk like a laptop.

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  • Microsoft launched its Surface tablets last week, notable for their slick design, super-thin keyboard covers, and built-in kickstand.

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  • The new tablet has a built-in kickstand that allows you to watch movies hands-free.

  • I appreciate how the kickstand on my laptop can hold it up for easier typing.

  • When you use the kickstand, it keeps the device stable while you read.

Synonyms

tripod
vskickstand
35 3.3

A stand with three legs that holds things like a camera or cooking pot steady

uses one fold-out leg to prop a small device for viewing
monopod
vskickstand
1 5.4

A support with one leg that steadies a camera

is an attached fold-out support built into a case for hands-free use
bookstand
vskickstand
1 2.2

A stand that holds a book open so people can read or see it

is for small electronic devices, supporting both viewing and typing
workstand
vskickstand
1 4.0

A strong frame that holds an object while you work on it

is a lightweight built-in prop for viewing or light hands-on use

How Stable

tripod
35 3.3
kickstand
3 3.4
support
78 1.4

Surface Forms

kickstand singular
kickstands plural

Morphology

kickstand = kick + stand (transparent) = kick + stand

The device-use sense is an extension of the original compound idea: a support (stand) that is deployed by a kick or similar action, so the parts remain semantically clear.

Etymology

Kickstand for devices comes from the same idea: from kick and stand, meaning a small part that 'stands' the tablet or phone up like a bike support. So a device kickstand props the screen at a comfortable angle.