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standoff
Noun
  • ∙ A device which maintains a fixed distance between two objects, especially between a surface and a sign or electrical wiring.
  • ∙ A deadlocked confrontation between antagonists (see stand off and verb below).
Verb
  • ∙ Nonstandard spelling of stand off.