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.
Phrases and idioms:
bicycle-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.
Derivatives:
bicycler n. bicyclist n.
Etymology: F f. BI- + Gk kuklos wheel