Tricycle

//ˈtɹaɪsɪkəl// noun, verb

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 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. 2
    a vehicle with three wheels that is moved by foot pedals wordnet
  3. 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. 1
    To ride a tricycle.

    "The child tricycled around the driveway until dark."

Synonyms

All synonyms
trikebicyclebikechoppercycleiron

Example

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"Tom is now learning to ride a tricycle."

Etymology

From French tricycle. By surface analysis, tri- + cycle.

Related phrases

freight tricycletricycle gear

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