Definitions for BICYCLE
ˈbaɪ sɪ kəl, -ˌsɪk əl, -ˌsaɪ kəlbi·cy·cle

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. bicycle, bike, wheel, cycleverb

   a wheeled vehicle that has two wheels and is moved by foot pedals

2. bicycle, cycle, bike, pedal, wheelverb

   ride a bicycle

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. bicyclenoun

   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.

2. bicyclenoun

   A traveling block used on a cable in skidding logs.

3. bicyclenoun

   The best possible hand in lowball.

4. bicycleverb

   To travel or exercise using a bicycle.

5. Etymology: Often said to be from French, but probably coined from bi- ("two") + κύκλος on the pattern of tricycle.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Bicycle

   A bicycle, also called a bike or cycle, is a human-powered or motor-powered, pedal-driven, single-track vehicle, having two wheels attached to a frame, one behind the other. A bicycle rider is called a cyclist, or bicyclist. Bicycles were introduced in the 19th century in Europe, and by the early 21st century, more than 1 billion were in existence at a given time. These numbers far exceed the number of cars, both in total and ranked by the number of individual models produced. They are the principal means of transportation in many regions. They also provide a popular form of recreation, and have been adapted for use as children's toys, general fitness, military and police applications, courier services, bicycle racing, and bicycle stunts. The basic shape and configuration of a typical upright or "safety bicycle", has changed little since the first chain-driven model was developed around 1885. However, many details have been improved, especially since the advent of modern materials and computer-aided design. These have allowed for a proliferation of specialized designs for many types of cycling. The bicycle's invention has had an enormous effect on society, both in terms of culture and of advancing modern industrial methods. Several components that eventually played a key role in the development of the automobile were initially invented for use in the bicycle, including ball bearings, pneumatic tires, chain-driven sprockets and tension-spoked wheels.Although bike and cycle are used interchangebly to refer mostly to 2 types of 2 wheelers the terms still vary across the world. In India for example a cycle refers only to a 2 wheeler using pedal power whereas the term bike is used to describe a 2 wheeler using internal combustion engine or electric motors as a source of motive power instead of motorcycle/motorbike.

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1. bicycle

   A bicycle is a two-wheeled vehicle that is powered by human energy, typically through a system of gears and pedals that are controlled by the rider. It is primarily used for transportation, exercise, and recreational purposes. It is designed to accommodate one or two riders, with the two wheels aligned in a straight line (One in front and another rear). Bicycles are also equipped with a steering handle, a seat, and brakes for control and safety.

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1. Bicyclenoun

   a light vehicle having two wheels one behind the other. It has a saddle seat and is propelled by the rider's feet acting on cranks or levers

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1. Bicycle

   A bicycle, often called a bike, is a human-powered, pedal-driven, single-track vehicle, having two wheels attached to a frame, one behind the other. A bicycle rider is called a cyclist, or bicyclist. Bicycles were introduced in the 19th century in Europe and now number more than a billion worldwide, twice as many as automobiles. They are the principal means of transportation in many regions. They also provide a popular form of recreation, and have been adapted for use as children's toys, general fitness, military and police applications, courier services, and bicycle racing. The basic shape and configuration of a typical upright, or safety bicycle, has changed little since the first chain-driven model was developed around 1885. But many details have been improved, especially since the advent of modern materials and computer-aided design. These have allowed for a proliferation of specialized designs for many types of cycling. The bicycle's invention has had an enormous effect on society, both in terms of culture and of advancing modern industrial methods. Several components that eventually played a key role in the development of the automobile were invented for the bicycle, including ball bearings, pneumatic tires, chain-driven sprockets, and tension-spoked wheels.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Bicycle

   bī′si-kl, n. a cycle or velocipede with two wheels furnished with rubber tires, arranged one before the other, impelled by pedals, and steered by transverse handles affixed to the front wheel—also Bike (colloq.).—n. Bī′cyclist. [Formed from L. bi-, bis, twice, and Gr. kyklos, a circle.]

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1. bicycle

   A type of vehicle created and designed in various colors, materials, mechanisms, shapes, sizes and styles.

   Many people have a bicycle as they love the city and find it easy to use.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on February 16, 2020  

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1. • Ride

British National Corpus

1. Nouns Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'BICYCLE' in Nouns Frequency: #2787

Usage in printed sourcesFrom: 

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How to pronounce BICYCLE?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

   South African

How to say BICYCLE in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of BICYCLE in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of BICYCLE in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of BICYCLE in a Sentence

1. Tania Castro:

   I am walking and walking a lot because I don't have a bicycle, a motorcycle, or a car and the buses are not working.

2. Prince Harry:

   Living here now I can actually lift my head and actually I feel different... you can walk around feeling a little bit more free, i get to take Archie on the back of my bicycle... I would never have had the chance to do that.

3. Michael Gresty:

   The reason that we can't understand these motions; the brain if you like can't understand these motions, is that there's continual conflict between what is upright and whether you should lean to balance yourself in the environment or whether you're actually experiencing a sideways acceleration force. You imagine being on a bicycle or a motorbike; you go round a corner, you lean into the corner which remains perfectly upright in physics. You don't so that in a car, you don't do that on a ship - you're actually struggling to find out what is upright and what's the best way of dealing with it.

4. Nabeeh Samaan:

   My bicycle was bigger and easier to ride.

5. Heather Dillon:

   We’ve seen a substantial increase and interest in bicycle tourism.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=BICYCLE
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Bicycle
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bicycle
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/BICYCLE
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=BICYCLE
7. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=BICYCLE
8. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=BICYCLE