velocipede
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- noun
- /vɪˈlɒsɪpiːd/
- Archaic
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velocípedo
- Tom said that the machines were called velocipedes.
Examples
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The museum featured a display showcasing the evolution of the velocipede and its impact on transportation.
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It looked for all the world like an elegant miniature velocipede made of ivory, crystal, leather, and fine silvery wires, with a little umbrella over the seat.
Fiction book (2002) -
Oh, they don't work on these newfangled velocipedes.
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Although there were female riders of velocipedes, they tended to wear leggings, performing on acrobatic cycling teams.
Academic text (2012) -
In 1870, manufacturers developed a version of the bicycle known as the velocipede or ordinary with a metal frame and rubber tires (Gray and Peteu 27, 48).
Academic text (2012) -
In the 19th century, children enjoyed riding their velocipede through the parks on sunny afternoons.
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Many people admired the craftsmanship of the antique velocipede displayed at the vintage vehicle show.
Synonyms
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A two-wheeled vehicle that you ride by pushing its pedals with your feet
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A vehicle with two wheels that you pedal
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A two-wheeled vehicle you move by pedaling
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A bicycle that you move by pedalling
An old human-powered bicycle from the 1800s
A two-wheeled vehicle with a very large front wheel and a much smaller rear wheel
A two-wheeled vehicle that a person rides to go places
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Etymology
The word velocipede comes from Latin parts velox meaning 'swift' and pes meaning 'foot'. Think of a 'swift foot' — the same 'foot' idea is in the word pedal, so a velocipede is an early bicycle moved by your feet.