bikeshed.
An enclosed structure where bicycles may be stored.
Meaning & usage
An enclosed structure where bicycles may be stored.
A topic that is attracting debate out of proportion to its actual importance.
Where this word comes from
From bike + shed. Technical meaning coined by Poul-Henning Kamp in 1999.
To discuss a minor detail rather than focusing on more important issues.
Where this word comes from
From bike + shed. Technical meaning coined by Poul-Henning Kamp in 1999.
The land area within a defined biking range of a specified location.
Where this word comes from
Blend of bike + watershed.
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