standoff

stand·off

standoff

n.
  1. A situation in a contest in which the winner is undecided; a draw or stalemate.
  2. A successful stand.
  3. Something that serves to keep one object at a distance from another, such as a prop attached to the top of a ladder to keep it from leaning directly against the vertical surface which suports it.

standoff

a.
  1. Serving to keep two objects or parts of a machine separated; as, a standoff insulator.