bi·cy·cle
ˈbī-si-kəl 
-ˌsi-,
also -ˌsī-
: a vehicle with two wheels tandem, handlebars for steering, a saddle seat, and pedals by which it is propelled
also
: a stationary exercise machine that resembles such a vehicle
bicycled; bicycling
ˈbī-si-k(ə-)liŋ
-ˌsi-,
also -ˌsī-
: to ride a bicycle
: to move (one's legs) as if pedaling a bicycle
Naomi and I lay on the bed, bicycling our legs in the air in the lazy giggly manner of summer …—
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Noun
the range of the boy's explorations vastly expanded when he acquired his first bicycle
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Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2025
Rogers will vote on: A resolution expressing the willingness of the city to use federal money to develop a bicycle and pedestrian master plan.
—Alex Golden, Axios, 11 Mar. 2025
Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 7 Mar. 2025
While both burn calories, bicycling typically burns more calories than walking when both are done on flat ground.
—Tim Petrie, Dpt, Verywell Health, 5 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Alcohol and bicycles are not permitted Saturday for all lines and Sunday on Rock Island trains.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2025
Rogers will vote on: A resolution expressing the willingness of the city to use federal money to develop a bicycle and pedestrian master plan.
—Alex Golden, Axios, 11 Mar. 2025
Verb
The lawsuit was filed on behalf of Holly Lane, a resident who attempted to stop the dogs from attacking Chris Culbertson, the man who had been bicycling in the 3200 block of East 80th Street when the attack occurred Nov. 2.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 7 Mar. 2025
While both burn calories, bicycling typically burns more calories than walking when both are done on flat ground.
—Tim Petrie, Dpt, Verywell Health, 5 Mar. 2025
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“Bicycle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bicycle. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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bicycle
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bi·cy·cle
ˈbī-ˌsik-əl
-ˌsīk-
: a light vehicle with two wheels behind one another, handlebars, a saddle seat, and pedals by which it is made to move
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