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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