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bicycle

bi·cy·cle
B b

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [bahy-si-kuh l, -sik-uh l, -sahy-kuh l]
    • /ˈbaɪ sɪ kəl, -ˌsɪk əl, -ˌsaɪ kəl/
    • /ˈbaɪsɪkl/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [bahy-si-kuh l, -sik-uh l, -sahy-kuh l]
    • /ˈbaɪ sɪ kəl, -ˌsɪk əl, -ˌsaɪ kəl/

Definitions of bicycle word

  • countable noun bicycle A bicycle is a vehicle with two wheels which you ride by sitting on it and pushing two pedals with your feet. You steer it by turning a bar that is connected to the front wheel. 3
  • verb bicycle If you bicycle somewhere, you cycle there. 3
  • noun bicycle a vehicle with a tubular metal frame mounted on two spoked wheels, one behind the other. The rider sits on a saddle, propels the vehicle by means of pedals that drive the rear wheel through a chain, and steers with handlebars on the front wheel 3
  • verb bicycle to ride a bicycle; cycle 3
  • noun bicycle a vehicle consisting of a tubular metal frame mounted on two large, wire-spoked wheels, one behind the other, and equipped with handlebars, a saddlelike seat, and foot pedals 3
  • intransitive verb bicycle to ride or travel on a bicycle 3

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Origin of bicycle

First appearance:

before 1865
One of the 28% newest English words
From French, dating back to 1865-70; See origin at bi-1, cycle

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Bicycle

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

bicycle popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 97% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

bicycle usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for bicycle

noun bicycle

  • bike — A bike is a bicycle or a motorcycle.
  • cycle — If you cycle, you ride a bicycle.
  • wheels — a circular frame or disk arranged to revolve on an axis, as on or in vehicles or machinery.
  • tandem — one following or behind the other: to drive horses tandem.
  • velocipede — a vehicle, usually having two or three wheels, that is propelled by the rider.

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