mo·tor·cy·cle (m  t r-s  kl)n. A two-wheeled motor vehicle resembling a heavy bicycle, sometimes having two saddles and a sidecar with a third wheel. mo tor·cycle v.mo tor·cyclist n. |
motorcycle [ˈməʊtəˌsaɪkəl]
n
(Engineering / Automotive Engineering) Also called motorbike a two-wheeled vehicle, having a stronger frame than a bicycle, that is driven by a petrol engine, usually with a capacity of between 125 cc and 1000 cc
vb (intr)
(Engineering / Automotive Engineering) to ride on a motorcycle
motorcyclist n
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. |  motorcycle - a motor vehicle with two wheels and a strong framekickstand - 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 kick start, kick starter - a starter (as on a motorcycle) that is activated with the foot and the weight of the body automotive vehicle, motor vehicle - a self-propelled wheeled vehicle that does not run on rails 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 dirt bike, trail bike, scrambler - a lightweight motorcycle equipped with rugged tires and suspension; an off-road motorcycle designed for riding cross country or over unpaved ground |
| Verb | 1. | motorcycle - 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" |
Translations
motorcycle [ˈməʊtəˌsaɪkl]
A. N → motocicleta f, moto f
B. CPD motorcycle combination N → motocicleta f con sidecar
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