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Tricycle
//ˈtɹaɪsɪkəl// noun, verb
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A cycle with three wheels, powered by pedals and usually intended for young children.
"[S]o I rode home on my brand new tricycle to find the rest of the family parked in front of the box."
- 2 a vehicle with three wheels that is moved by foot pedals wordnet
- 3 An autorickshaw; A motorized cycle rickshaw (usually a roofed motorcycle with sidecar, often available for hire in the manner of a taxi) Philippines
Verb
- 1 To ride a tricycle.
"The child tricycled around the driveway until dark."
Etymology
Etymology 1
From French tricycle. By surface analysis, tri- + cycle.
Etymology 2
From French tricycle. By surface analysis, tri- + cycle.
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