bicycle | | |
n. (artifact) | 1. bicycle, bike, cycle, wheel | a wheeled vehicle that has two wheels and is moved by foot pedals. |
| ~ bicycle-built-for-two, tandem bicycle, tandem | a bicycle with two sets of pedals and two seats. |
| ~ bicycle seat, saddle | a seat for the rider of a bicycle. |
| ~ bicycle wheel | the wheel of a bicycle. |
| ~ chain | a series of (usually metal) rings or links fitted into one another to make a flexible ligament. |
| ~ coaster brake | a brake on a bicycle that engages with reverse pressure on the pedals. |
| ~ handlebar | the shaped bar used to steer a bicycle. |
| ~ kickstand | a swiveling metal rod attached to a bicycle or motorcycle or other two-wheeled vehicle; the rod lies horizontally when not in use but can be kicked into a vertical position as a support to hold the vehicle upright when it is not being ridden. |
| ~ all-terrain bike, mountain bike, off-roader | a bicycle with a sturdy frame and fat tires; originally designed for riding in mountainous country. |
| ~ mudguard, splash-guard, splash guard | a curved piece above the wheel of a bicycle or motorcycle to protect the rider from water or mud thrown up by the wheels. |
| ~ ordinary bicycle, ordinary | an early bicycle with a very large front wheel and small back wheel. |
| ~ foot lever, foot pedal, treadle, pedal | a lever that is operated with the foot. |
| ~ push-bike | a bicycle that must be pedaled. |
| ~ safety bicycle, safety bike | bicycle that has two wheels of equal size; pedals are connected to the rear wheel by a multiplying gear. |
| ~ sprocket wheel, sprocket | thin wheel with teeth that engage with a chain. |
| ~ velocipede | any of several early bicycles with pedals on the front wheel. |
| ~ wheeled vehicle | a vehicle that moves on wheels and usually has a container for transporting things or people.; "the oldest known wheeled vehicles were found in Sumer and Syria and date from around 3500 BC" |
v. (motion) | 2. bicycle, bike, cycle, pedal, wheel | ride a bicycle. |
| ~ unicycle | ride a unicycle. |
| ~ backpedal | pedal backwards on a bicycle. |
| ~ ride | be carried or travel on or in a vehicle.; "I ride to work in a bus"; "He rides the subway downtown every day" |
bike | | |
n. (artifact) | 1. bike, motorcycle | a motor vehicle with two wheels and a strong frame. |
| ~ kickstand | a swiveling metal rod attached to a bicycle or motorcycle or other two-wheeled vehicle; the rod lies horizontally when not in use but can be kicked into a vertical position as a support to hold the vehicle upright when it is not being ridden. |
| ~ kick start, kick starter | a starter (as on a motorcycle) that is activated with the foot and the weight of the body. |
| ~ minibike, motorbike | small motorcycle with a low frame and small wheels and elevated handlebars. |
| ~ automotive vehicle, motor vehicle | a self-propelled wheeled vehicle that does not run on rails. |
| ~ mudguard, splash-guard, splash guard | a curved piece above the wheel of a bicycle or motorcycle to protect the rider from water or mud thrown up by the wheels. |
| ~ dirt bike, trail bike, scrambler | a lightweight motorcycle equipped with rugged tires and suspension; an off-road motorcycle designed for riding cross country or over unpaved ground. |
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