stand-off

noun
  1. 1

    Fly-half

noun
  1. 1

    A device which maintains a fixed distance between two objects, especially between a surface and a sign or electrical wiring.

  2. 2

    A deadlocked confrontation between antagonists (see stand off and verb below).

    โ€œA tense standoff between demonstrators and police continued overnight.โ€

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