ˈsku:tə n. & v. --n. 1 a child's
toy consisting of a
footboard mounted on
two wheels
and a long steering-handle, propelled by resting
one foot on
the footboard and
pushing the
other against the ground. 2 (in full
motor scooter) a
light two-wheeled
open motor
vehicle with a shieldlike
protective front. 3 US a
sailboat able to
travel on
both water and
ice. --v.intr. travel or
ride on a scooter. øøscooterist n.