Velocipede

noun

/vɪˈlɒs.ɪ.piːd/

Word Frequency: 0.0

Definitions

1.nounAn early two-wheeled conveyance upon which one rode astride a wooden frame propelled by means of pushing the feet against the ground.

2.nounAny three- or four-wheeled machine driven by foot or hand levers to the rear or front axle.

3.nounA late-1860s bicycle driven by cranks on the front axle.

4.nounA bicycle.

5.verbTo ride on velocipede

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