bi·cy·cle
ˈbī-si-kəl 
-ˌsi-,
also -ˌsī-
: a vehicle with two wheels tandem, handlebars for steering, a saddle seat, and pedals by which it is propelled
also
: a stationary exercise machine that resembles such a vehicle
bicycled; bicycling
ˈbī-si-k(ə-)liŋ
-ˌsi-,
also -ˌsī-
: to ride a bicycle
: to move (one's legs) as if pedaling a bicycle
Naomi and I lay on the bed, bicycling our legs in the air in the lazy giggly manner of summer …—
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Noun
the range of the boy's explorations vastly expanded when he acquired his first bicycle
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Ross O'Keefe, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 14 Dec. 2024
The open plus sign points to a shelter and charging stations for employees' bicycles.
—Renae Gregoire, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
John Frank, Axios, 27 Nov. 2024
The Kansas City Chiefs tight end, 34, was spotted bicycling through the city — which is the latest stop on his girlfriend Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour and — amid some down time on Saturday, July 6.
—Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 6 July 2024
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Noun
Other unusual incidents like tying a whale head to the roof of his car and hitting a bear cub with his bicycle before hiding it in Central Park added to controversy around him.
—Ross O'Keefe, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 14 Dec. 2024
The open plus sign points to a shelter and charging stations for employees' bicycles.
—Renae Gregoire, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Verb
The top activities at the national level are boating and fishing and RVing, while the fastest growing are bicycling, snow sports and hunting.
—John Frank, Axios, 27 Nov. 2024
The Kansas City Chiefs tight end, 34, was spotted bicycling through the city — which is the latest stop on his girlfriend Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour and — amid some down time on Saturday, July 6.
—Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 6 July 2024
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“Bicycle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bicycle. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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bicycle
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bi·cy·cle
ˈbī-ˌsik-əl
-ˌsīk-
: a light vehicle with two wheels behind one another, handlebars, a saddle seat, and pedals by which it is made to move
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