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quadricycle

quadricycle

7.9
A small four-wheeled vehicle powered by pedals or a small motor for short trips
  • noun
  • /ˈkwɒdrɪˌsaɪkəl/
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  • He bought a lightweight electric quadricycle to commute short distances in the city.

Examples

  • She bought a new quadricycle for her weekend trips.

  • For a fun day out, we rented a quadricycle and explored the park together.

  • The city allows quadricycles on certain roads where regular cars are not permitted.

  • Some countries require only a basic license to drive a quadricycle due to its low speed.

  • The quadricycle is perfect for city commuting.

  • The school organized a competition where students designed and raced their own quadricycles.

  • After a few hours of paddling, we decided to take a break on our quadricycle by the riverside.

How Many People

quadricycle
7.9
surrey
  • US
6.8
bicycle
280 1.0

Surface Forms

quadricycle singular
quadricycles plural

Morphology

quadricycle = cycle (semi-transparent) = quadri + cycle

The word is compositionally 'quadri-' (four) + 'cycle' (a wheeled vehicle), so the meaning 'four-wheeled cycle' is derivable, but the combining form 'quadri-' may be unfamiliar to an average B1 learner.

Etymology

Quadricycle comes from the parts quadri- 'four' and -cycle 'wheel', the same pieces you see in bicycle. So a quadricycle is literally a four-wheeled bike or a small, low-powered four-wheeled vehicle.