standoff

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

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