velocipede

/vɪˈlɒs.ɪ.piːd/noun
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1

An early two-wheeled conveyance upon which one rode astride a wooden frame propelled by means of pushing the feet against the ground.

2

any wheeled vehicle powered by pedaling and steered with a handlebar, including but not limited to bicycles and tricycles.

3

Any three- or four-wheeled machine driven by foot or hand levers to the rear or front axle.

4

A late-1860s bicycle driven by cranks on the front axle.

5

A bicycle.

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