ˈbaɪsɪkl n. & v. --n. a
vehicle of
two wheels
held in a
frame one behind the other, propelled by pedals
and steered
with handlebars attached to the
front wheel. --v.intr.
ride a bicycle. øbicycle-chain a
chain transmitting
power from the bicycle pedals to the wheels. bicycle-clip
either of two
metal clips used to
confine a cyclist's
trousers at the
ankle. bicycle-pump a
portable pump
for inflating bicycle tyres. øøbicycler n. bicyclist n. [F f. BI+ Gk kuklos wheel]