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Centerstand

By Basem Wasef, About.com

Definition: A stand mounted on the middle underside of a motorcycle which props up a bike vertically and lifts the rear wheel off the ground, as opposed to a kickstand which leans it on one side.
Pronunciation: sen-ter stand
Also Known As: Center stand
Examples:
Though it takes a heave, I like parking my bike on its centerstand.
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