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mo·tor·cy·cle
(mō′tər-sī′kəl)n.
A two-wheeled motor vehicle resembling a heavy bicycle, sometimes having a sidecar with a third wheel.
mo′tor·cy′cle v.
mo′tor·cy′clist n.
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motorcycle
(ˈməʊtəˌsaɪkəl)n
(Automotive Engineering) Also called: motorbike a two-wheeled vehicle, having a stronger frame than a bicycle, that is driven by a petrol engine, usually with a capacity of between 125 cc and 1000 cc
vb (intr)
(Automotive Engineering) to ride on a motorcycle
ˈmotorˌcyclist n
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mo•tor•cy•cle
(ˈmoʊ tərˌsaɪ kəl)n., v. -cled, -cling. n.
1. a motor vehicle resembling a bicycle but larger and heavier, chiefly for one rider but sometimes having two saddles or a sidecar for passengers.
v.i. 2. to ride on a motorcycle.
[1895–1900]
mo′tor•cy`clist, n.
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motorcycle
Past participle: motorcycled
Gerund: motorcycling
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| Noun | 1. |  motorcycle - a motor vehicle with two wheels and a strong framekickstand - a swiveling metal rod attached to a bicycle or motorcycle or other two-wheeled vehicle; the rod lies horizontally when not in use but can be kicked into a vertical position as a support to hold the vehicle upright when it is not being ridden kick start, kick starter - a starter (as on a motorcycle) that is activated with the foot and the weight of the body automotive vehicle, motor vehicle - a self-propelled wheeled vehicle that does not run on rails mudguard, splash guard, splash-guard - a curved piece above the wheel of a bicycle or motorcycle to protect the rider from water or mud thrown up by the wheels dirt bike, trail bike, scrambler - a lightweight motorcycle equipped with rugged tires and suspension; an off-road motorcycle designed for riding cross country or over unpaved ground |
| Verb | 1. | motorcycle - ride a motorcycle ride - be carried or travel on or in a vehicle; "I ride to work in a bus"; "He rides the subway downtown every day" |
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Translations
دَرَاجَةٌ نَارِيِّةٌدَرّاجَه بِمُحَرِّك
велосипед
motocykl
motorcykel
moottoripyörä
motocikl
motorkerékpár
sepeda motor
mótorhjól
オートバイ
오토바이
motocykel
motorno kolo
motorcykel
รถมอเตอร์ไซค์
xe máy
motorcycle
[ˈməʊtəˌsaɪkl]A. N → motocicleta f, moto f
B. CPD motorcycle combination N → motocicleta f con sidecar
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motor
(ˈməutə) noun a machine, usually a petrol engine or an electrical device, that gives motion or power. a washing-machine has an electric motor; (also adjective) a motor boat/vehicle.
verb to travel by car. We motored down to my mother's house at the weekend.
ˈmotorist noun a person who drives a motor car. The motorist could not avoid hitting the dog.
ˈmotorize, ˈmotorise verb1. to fit a motor to (eg a bicycle).
2. to supply (eg troops) with motor vehicles. Many army units have been motorized.
ˈmotorcade (-keid) noun a procession in which everyone goes by car.
ˈmotorway noun a road specially made for fast traffic. They are building a new motorway to link the two cities.
ˈmotorbike, ˈmotorcycle nouns any of several types of usually heavy bicycle moved by a motor.
motor car a vehicle on four wheels, moved by a motor, but not a lorry or van; an automobile, car.
ˈmotorcyclist noun a person who rides a motorbike. The motorcyclist was injured in the road accident.
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motorcycle
→ دَرَاجَةٌ نَارِيِّةٌ motocykl motorcykel Motorrad μοτοσυκλέτα motocicleta moottoripyörä moto motocikl moto オートバイ 오토바이 motorfiets motorsykkel motocykl motocicleta мотоцикл motorcykel รถมอเตอร์ไซค์ motosiklet xe máy 摩托车Multilingual Translator © HarperCollins Publishers 2009
motorcycle
n motocicleta, moto f (fam)English-Spanish/Spanish-English Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2006 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved.