bicycle

bi-cy-cle · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A vehicle with two wheels powered by pedaling.

  2. 2.

    To ride a bicycle.

Forms

plural: bicycles

Phrases & expressions

  • bicycle lane — A designated lane for bicycles.
  • bicycle kick — A soccer move where a player kicks the ball overhead.

Related words

See also: bike, cycle, cycling
Synonyms: bike, cycle

Etymology

From French bicyclette, from bi- ("two") + Greek kyklos ("wheel, circle").