The bicycle
Example: He rides his bicycle through the city streets
Definition
"The bicycle" is a two-wheeled vehicle powered by pedaling, used for transportation, recreation, or sport. It typically consists of a frame, handlebars, pedals, and a chain mechanism, allowing a person to ride it efficiently on roads or paths.
Etymology
The word "the bicycle" comes from the French word 'bicyclette,' which combines 'bi-' meaning two and 'cycle' meaning wheel. The term was first used in the 19th century as these two-wheeled vehicles became popular. Did you know? Early bicycles were also called 'velocipedes,' reflecting their speed and foot-powered movement.
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"The bicycle" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A1) - set 4", containing 104 commonly used words.
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