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motorcycle

noun mo·tor·cy·cle \ˈmō-tər-ˌsī-kəl\

: a vehicle with two wheels that is powered by a motor and that can carry one or two people

Full Definition of MOTORCYCLE

: an automotive vehicle with two in-line wheels

— motorcycle intransitive verb

— mo·tor·cy·clist \-k(ə-)list\ noun

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motor bicycle

First Known Use: 1894

MOTORCYCLE Defined for Kids

noun mo·tor·cy·cle \ˈmō-tər-ˌsī-kəl\

: a motorized vehicle for one or two passengers that has two wheels

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