all-terrain bike
- noun
:
bicicleta todoterreno
- I bought an all-terrain bike for my mountain trips.
Examples
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The store offers a wide selection of all-terrain bikes for beginners and experienced riders alike.
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He rode his all-terrain bike along the rocky trail through the forest.
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Using her all-terrain bike, she could easily navigate muddy paths and steep hills.
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Do you have an all-terrain bike?
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An all-terrain bike is perfect for exploring mountain trails and rough terrains.
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She rode her all-terrain bike over the rocky path with ease and confidence.
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Many cyclists prefer an all-terrain bike for weekend adventures in the wilderness.
Synonyms
950
1.0
A two-wheeled vehicle that you ride by pushing its pedals with your feet
280
1.0
A vehicle with two wheels that you pedal
20
2.7
A sturdy bike with wide tires for riding on rough paths like hills and mountains
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4.5
A vehicle like a car or bike that can drive on rough ground
How Rugged
Surface Forms
Morphology
all-terrain + bike
The meaning is directly compositional: 'all-terrain' (= suitable for any/rough terrain) modifies 'bike' to give 'a bicycle usable on rough or varied ground.' This follows a common English compounding pattern (similar to 'off-road bike') and is easily inferred by a B1 learner who knows the constituent words.
Etymology
All-terrain bike comes from the words all and terrain ('ground'), so picture a bicycle made to travel on every kind of land. Imagine a strong frame and wide tires moving over mud, rocks and hills — that's why it means 'a bicycle for rough or off-road surfaces'.