bicycle

English

/ˈbaɪsɪkl̩/

noun
Definitions
  • A vehicle that has two wheels, one behind the other, a steering handle, and a saddle seat or seats and is usually propelled by the action of a rider’s feet upon pedals.
  • A traveling block used on a cable in skidding logs.
  • The best possible hand in lowball.
  • (British) A motorbike.
  • (vulgar) a slut; a promiscuous woman

Etymology

Borrowed from French bicycle, cycle (cycle).

Origin

French

cycle

Gloss

cycle

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