dirt bike
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3.2
- noun
- /dɜrt baɪk/
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moto de cross
- After the storm, the dirt bike was the only way to navigate the muddy fields.
- ride dirt bikes
- dirt bike rider
- dirt bike trails
And then him and Scott went dirt bike riding the next day.
- And then him and Scott went dirt bike riding the next day.
- Well, I used to ride the Jeep trails on my dirt bike,
- And so I, I got, I took a dirt bike lesson.
- And then I spent a good hour last night around midnight looking up a new dirt bike, talking to Cole about which KTMI should buy.
- So like surfing, dirt bikes, skating, going out there and just blowing off some steam.
- So I would be too, you know, I mean, hell, I get a new damn dirt bike and I'll try and fuck near that thing.
Examples
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We met a decade ago, riding dirt bikes a quarter mile from my house in the badlands.
Blog text (33) -
Listen, I can use the dirt bike... and get over there in about five minutes.
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And then him and Scott went dirt bike riding the next day.
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The boy was riding his new dirt bike with a local pal.
Fiction book (2000) -
It's been years since I rode a dirt bike.
Blog text (32) -
Kids were riding up and down the streets on quads and dirt bikes.
Blog text (9) -
For example, you need shin guards, a helmet, and gloves to ride your dirt bike outdoors.
Blog text (24) -
Nick rides his dirt bike on the rugged trails in the mountains.
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The dirt bike is perfect for exploring unpaved paths and rough terrain.
Synonyms
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1.3
A motor vehicle with two wheels that you ride and that has an engine
27
1.6
A two-wheeled vehicle with a motor for one or two people
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7.2
A lightweight motorcycle with sturdy tires and suspension for riding on rough ground
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3.3
A light motorcycle made for riding on rough unpaved paths with strong tires and springs to absorb bumps
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4.5
A vehicle like a car or bike that can drive on rough ground
How Rugged
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning ('a motorcycle for off-road use') is directly and compositionally derived from 'dirt' (unpaved/rough) + 'bike' (motor vehicle). This adjective+noun compounding is a regular, productive pattern in English (and common cross-linguistically), so a B1 learner who knows both constituents will readily infer the MWE meaning.
Etymology
Dirt bike comes from the literal picture of a bike used on dirt — a small, light motorcycle with big tires made to ride on rough ground. That's why it means 'a motorcycle for riding off roads and on trails'.