Definitions for bicycle

bicycle bi·cy·cle

Spelling: [bahy-si-kuh l, -sik-uh l, -sahy-kuh l]
IPA: /ˈbaɪ sɪ kəl, -ˌsɪk əl, -ˌsaɪ kəl/

Bicycle is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 16 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 19 points.

You can make 86 anagrams from letters in bicycle (bcceily).

Definitions for bicycle

noun

  1. a vehicle with two wheels in tandem, usually propelled by pedals connected to the rear wheel by a chain, and having handlebars for steering and a saddlelike seat.

verb (used with object)

  1. to ship or transport directly by bicycle or other means.

verb (used without object)

  1. to ride a bicycle.

Origin of bicycle

From French, dating back to 1865-70; See origin at bi-1, cycle

Examples for bicycle

He took her bicycle from her, and, turning, walked with her back into the park.

Nimrod said his bicycle betrayed itself, too, only not so badly.

An air-pressure is then produced in the tank with a bicycle pump.

Dismount and walk past any horse that becomes frightened at your bicycle.

As I was coming out, my sister [Valerie] tugged on me and said, ‘That’s the boy who kicked me off my bicycle.

Two of the recruits have admitted to two sexual assaults and a bicycle theft in Market Square right at the center of the old town.

bicycle riders are prudent to fear being clipped by a passing car.

So I went home—we only lived about a quarter mile away—and I got on my bicycle and rode back, and he was in the donut shop.

The street is closed to traffic and kids run unfettered across inviting hopscotch squares and bicycle lanes.

And he sold his camel yesterday and bought a bicycle instead.

Word Value for bicycle
Scrable

16

Words with friends

19

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