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Velocipede

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 now by the action of the feet on a pedal or pedals connected with the axle of one or more of the wheels, and causing their revolution. They are made in many forms, with two, three, or four wheels. See Bicycle, and Tricycle.

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Bicycle 76% connected

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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Bike 76% connected

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

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Cycle 76% connected

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

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Wheel 76% 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…

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Tricycle 92% connected

A three-wheeled velocipede. See Illust. under Velocipede. Cf. Bicycle.

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