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1bike

noun \ˈbīk\

Definition of BIKE

1
chiefly Scottish :  a nest of wild bees, wasps, or hornets
2
chiefly Scottish :  a crowd or swarm of people
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Origin of BIKE

Middle English
First Known Use: 14th century

Rhymes with BIKE

dike, fyke, haik, hike, like, mike, pike, psych, shrike, sike, spike, strike, trike, tyke

2bike

noun

Definition of BIKE

1
:  bicycle
2
:  motorcycle
3
:  motorbike
4
:  stationary bicycle

Origin of BIKE

by shortening & alteration
First Known Use: 1880

Other Vehicles Terms

brougham, hansom, litter, shay, skid, sledge, sulky, wain

3bike

verb

: to ride a bicycle

bikedbik·ing

Full Definition of BIKE

intransitive verb
:  to ride a bike
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First Known Use of BIKE

1885
BIKE Defined for Kids

1bike

noun \ˈbīk\

Definition of BIKE for Kids

1
:  1bicycle
2
:  motorcycle

2bike

verb
bikedbik·ing

Definition of BIKE for Kids

:  2bicycle

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8 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. bike
  2. biker
  3. dirt bike
  4. exercise bike
  5. mountain bike
  6. push-bike
  7. sidewalk bike
  8. trail bike
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