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tricycle.

A cycle with three wheels, powered by pedals and usually intended for young children.

8 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈtɹaɪsɪkəl/US/ˈtɹaɪˌsɪkəl/US
  1. A cycle with three wheels, powered by pedals and usually intended for young children.

  2. An autorickshaw; A motorized cycle rickshaw (usually a roofed motorcycle with sidecar, often available for hire in the manner of a taxi)

    Philippines
Where this word comes from

From French tricycle. By surface analysis, tri- + cycle.

verb/ˈtɹaɪsɪkəl/US/ˈtɹaɪˌsɪkəl/US
  1. To ride a tricycle.

    The child tricycled around the driveway until dark.
Where this word comes from

From French tricycle. By surface analysis, tri- + cycle.

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