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bicycle

bi·cycle

UK/ˈbaɪsɪk(ə)l/ US/ˈbʌɪsɪkəl/ fairly common slang uk
noun (1) verb (1)

noun

1.

a wheeled vehicle that has two wheels and is moved by foot pedals

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verb

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Origin

From double meaning of ride ("to transport oneself upon" vs.

Phrases

  • a woman needs a man like a fish needs a bicycle
  • a woman without a man is like a fish without a bicycle
  • balance bicycle
  • bicycle bridge
  • bicycle carrier
  • bicycle chain
  • bicycle clip
  • bicycle crunch

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