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Bicycle

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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Narrower term 3

Ordinary 76% connected

According to established order; methodical; settled; regular.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Tandem 76% connected

One after another; -- said especially of horses harnessed and driven one before another, instead of abreast.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Velocipede 76% connected

A light road carriage propelled by the feet of the rider. Originally it was propelled by striking the tips of the toes on the roadway, but commonly n…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Broader term 1

Ride 76% connected

To be carried on the back of an animal, as a horse.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Derivationally related 4

Cyclist 74% connected

A cycler.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Cyclist 74% connected

A cycler.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Component part 5

Chain 70% connected

A series of links or rings, usually of metal, connected, or fitted into one another, used for various purposes, as of support, of restraint, of ornam…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Pedal 70% connected

Of or pertaining to the foot, or to feet, literally or figuratively; specifically (Zool.), pertaining to the foot of a mollusk; as, the pedal ganglio…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Saddle 70% connected

A seat for a rider, -- usually made of leather, padded to span comfortably a horse's back, furnished with stirrups for the rider's feet to rest in, a…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Treadle 70% connected

The part of a foot lathe, or other machine, which is pressed or moved by the foot.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Synonym 4

Bike 92% connected

A nest of wild bees, wasps, or ants; a swarm.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Cycle 92% connected

An imaginary circle or orbit in the heavens; one of the celestial spheres.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Pedal 92% connected

Of or pertaining to the foot, or to feet, literally or figuratively; specifically (Zool.), pertaining to the foot of a mollusk; as, the pedal ganglio…

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Wheel 92% connected

A circular frame turning about an axis; a rotating disk, whether solid, or a frame composed of an outer rim, spokes or radii, and a central hub or na…

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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