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Noun | 1. | ![]() interval, time interval - a definite length of time marked off by two instants phase angle, phase - a particular point in the time of a cycle; measured from some arbitrary zero and expressed as an angle |
2. | cycle - a series of poems or songs on the same theme; "Schubert's song cycles" series - similar things placed in order or happening one after another; "they were investigating a series of bank robberies" | |
3. | cycle - a periodically repeated sequence of events; "a cycle of reprisal and retaliation" repeat, repetition - an event that repeats; "the events today were a repeat of yesterday's" merry-go-round - a never-ending cycle of activities and events (especially when they seem to have little purpose); "if we lose the election the whole legislative merry-go-round will have to start over" samsara - (Hinduism and Buddhism) the endless cycle of birth and suffering and death and rebirth | |
4. | ![]() rate - a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit; "they traveled at a rate of 55 miles per hour"; "the rate of change was faster than expected" | |
5. | cycle - a single complete execution of a periodically repeated phenomenon; "a year constitutes a cycle of the seasons" periodic event, recurrent event - an event that recurs at intervals cardiac cycle - the complete cycle of events in the heart from the beginning of one heart beat to the beginning of the next; an electrical impulse conducted through the heart muscle that constricts the atria which is followed by constriction of the ventricles; "the cardiac cycle can be shown on an electrocardiogram" Carnot cycle, Carnot's ideal cycle - a cycle (of expansion and compression) of an idealized reversible heat engine that does work without loss of heat pass - one complete cycle of operations (as by a computer); "it was not possible to complete the computation in a single pass" menstrual cycle - a recurring cycle (beginning at menarche and ending at menopause) in which the endometrial lining of the uterus prepares for pregnancy; if pregnancy does not occur the lining is shed at menstruation; "the average menstrual cycle is 28 days" | |
6. | ![]() bicycle seat, saddle - a seat for the rider of a bicycle bicycle wheel - the wheel of a bicycle chain - a series of (usually metal) rings or links fitted into one another to make a flexible ligament coaster brake - a brake on a bicycle that engages with reverse pressure on the pedals handlebar - the shaped bar used to steer a bicycle kickstand - a swiveling metal rod attached to a bicycle or motorcycle or other two-wheeled vehicle; the rod lies horizontally when not in use but can be kicked into a vertical position as a support to hold the vehicle upright when it is not being ridden all-terrain bike, mountain bike, off-roader - a bicycle with a sturdy frame and fat tires; originally designed for riding in mountainous country mudguard, splash guard, splash-guard - a curved piece above the wheel of a bicycle or motorcycle to protect the rider from water or mud thrown up by the wheels ordinary bicycle, ordinary - an early bicycle with a very large front wheel and small back wheel push-bike - a bicycle that must be pedaled safety bicycle, safety bike - bicycle that has two wheels of equal size; pedals are connected to the rear wheel by a multiplying gear sprocket wheel, sprocket - thin wheel with teeth that engage with a chain velocipede - any of several early bicycles with pedals on the front wheel wheeled vehicle - a vehicle that moves on wheels and usually has a container for transporting things or people; "the oldest known wheeled vehicles were found in Sumer and Syria and date from around 3500 BC" | |
Verb | 1. | cycle - cause to go through a recurring sequence; "cycle the laundry in this washing program" recycle - cause to repeat a cycle |
2. | cycle - pass through a cycle; "This machine automatically cycles" go across, pass, go through - go across or through; "We passed the point where the police car had parked"; "A terrible thought went through his mind" cycle on - come to the starting point of a cycle | |
3. | cycle - ride a motorcycle ride - be carried or travel on or in a vehicle; "I ride to work in a bus"; "He rides the subway downtown every day" | |
4. | ![]() unicycle - ride a unicycle backpedal - pedal backwards on a bicycle ride - be carried or travel on or in a vehicle; "I ride to work in a bus"; "He rides the subway downtown every day" | |
5. | cycle - recur in repeating sequences |