tricycle

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A cycle with three wheels, powered by pedals and usually intended for young children.
  2. An autorickshaw; A motorized cycle rickshaw (usually a roofed motorcycle with sidecar, often available for hire in the manner of a taxi)
verb
  1. To ride a tricycle.

Pronunciation

/ˈtɹaɪsɪkəl/ /ˈtɹaɪˌsɪkəl/ en-ca-tricycle.ogg en-us-tricycle.ogg

Word forms

tricycle tricycles tricycling tricycled

Etymology

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

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