| cycle | | |
| n. (time) | 1. cycle, rhythm, round | an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs.; "the never-ending cycle of the seasons" |
| ~ interval, time interval | a definite length of time marked off by two instants. |
| ~ phase angle, phase | a particular point in the time of a cycle; measured from some arbitrary zero and expressed as an angle. |
| n. (group) | 2. cycle | a series of poems or songs on the same theme.; "Schubert's song cycles" |
| ~ series | similar things placed in order or happening one after another.; "they were investigating a series of bank robberies" |
| n. (event) | 3. cycle | a periodically repeated sequence of events.; "a cycle of reprisal and retaliation" |
| ~ repeat, repetition | an event that repeats.; "the events today were a repeat of yesterday's" |
| ~ merry-go-round | a never-ending cycle of activities and events (especially when they seem to have little purpose).; "if we lose the election the whole legislative merry-go-round will have to start over" |
| ~ samsara | (Hinduism and Buddhism) the endless cycle of birth and suffering and death and rebirth. |
| n. (time) | 4. cps, cycle, cycle per second, cycles/second, hertz, hz | the unit of frequency; one hertz has a periodic interval of one second. |
| ~ kc, khz, kilocycle, kilocycle per second, kilohertz | one thousand periods per second. |
| ~ rate | a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit.; "they traveled at a rate of 55 miles per hour"; "the rate of change was faster than expected" |
| n. (event) | 5. cycle, oscillation | a single complete execution of a periodically repeated phenomenon.; "a year constitutes a cycle of the seasons" |
| ~ periodic event, recurrent event | an event that recurs at intervals. |
| ~ cardiac cycle | the complete cycle of events in the heart from the beginning of one heart beat to the beginning of the next; an electrical impulse conducted through the heart muscle that constricts the atria which is followed by constriction of the ventricles.; "the cardiac cycle can be shown on an electrocardiogram" |
| ~ carnot's ideal cycle, carnot cycle | a cycle (of expansion and compression) of an idealized reversible heat engine that does work without loss of heat. |
| ~ pass | one complete cycle of operations (as by a computer).; "it was not possible to complete the computation in a single pass" |
| ~ menstrual cycle | a recurring cycle (beginning at menarche and ending at menopause) in which the endometrial lining of the uterus prepares for pregnancy; if pregnancy does not occur the lining is shed at menstruation.; "the average menstrual cycle is 28 days" |
| n. (artifact) | 6. 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) | 7. cycle | cause to go through a recurring sequence.; "cycle the laundry in this washing program" |
| ~ make pass, pass | cause to pass.; "She passed around the plates" |
| ~ recycle | cause to repeat a cycle. |
| v. (motion) | 8. cycle | pass through a cycle.; "This machine automatically cycles" |
| ~ go across, pass, go through | go across or through.; "We passed the point where the police car had parked"; "A terrible thought went through his mind" |
| ~ cycle on | come to the starting point of a cycle. |
| v. (motion) | 9. cycle, motorbike, motorcycle | ride a motorcycle. |
| ~ kick | strike with the foot.; "The boy kicked the dog"; "Kick the door down" |
| ~ ride | be carried or travel on or in a vehicle.; "I ride to work in a bus"; "He rides the subway downtown every day" |
| v. (motion) | 10. 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" |
| v. (change) | 11. cycle | recur in repeating sequences. |
| ~ recur, repeat | happen or occur again.; "This is a recurring story" |
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