bicycle

Meanings

• noun

  A wheeled vehicle that has two wheels and is propelled by pedals. It is a common mode of transportation for short distances.

  - "He rode his bicycle to the store."
  - "They took a family bicycle ride in the park."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈbaɪsɪkl̩/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈbaɪsɪkl̩/
   
   
   
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3. /ˈbaɪsɪkl̩/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

bike , pushbike , velocipede

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with bicycle
cycle

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Variants

List of all variants of bicycle that leads to same result
bicycle , bicycles , bicycled , bicycler , bicyclers , bicycling , bicyclist , bicyclists , bicycle shorts , exercise bicycle , mountain bicycle , mountain bicycles , mountain bicycling , mountain bicyclist , stationary bicycle , stationary bicycles , stationary bike , tandem bicycle , tandem bicycles , e-bike , e-bikes , electric bicycle , electric bicycles , electric bike , electric bikes , motor bicycle , motorbike , motorbiked , motorbikes , motorbiking , push bicycle , push bicycles , push-bike , push-bikes

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Etymology

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From the Old French word 'bicicle', meaning 'small wheel'. The word was first used in English in the late 18th century.

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Trivia

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1. The first practical bicycle was invented in Germany in 1817.

2. Bicycles are the most commonly used mode of transportation in the world.

3. The Tour de France, the world's most famous bicycle race, was first held in 1903.

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Related Concepts

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1. Tricycle: A three-wheeled vehicle similar to a bicycle.

2. Unicycle: A one-wheeled vehicle that requires great balance and skill to ride.

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Culture

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The bicycle is a symbol of freedom and independence. It has been featured in literature, art, and music, and has played a significant role in various movements such as the women's suffrage movement and the environmental movement.

How to Memorize "bicycle"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a bicycle with two wheels, a seat, handlebars, and pedals.
   - Visualize the motion of pedaling and the turning of the wheels.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'bicycle' with the feeling of freedom and independence.
   - Think of the sound of tires on the road.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the acronym 'BICYCLE' to remember the parts of a bicycle: Brakes, Ignition, Chain, Yoke, Crank, and Engine (or frame).

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