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boneshaker

/ˈboʊnʃeɪkər/

Meanings
noun
A velocipede (the bicycle of the late 1860s).

Examples :

"The old boneshaker in the museum had solid rubber tires and looked incredibly uncomfortable to ride. "
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museum noun

/mjuːˈziːəm/ /mjuˈzi.əm/

A building or institution dedicated to the acquisition, conservation, study, exhibition, and educational interpretation of objects having scientific, historical, cultural or artistic value.

"The local museum has an excellent exhibit on ancient Egyptian artifacts. "

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something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

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uncomfortable adjective

/ʌnˈkʌm.fə.tə.bəl/ /ʌnˈkʌm.fɚ.tə.bəl/

Not comfortable; causing discomfort.

"The class squirmed and fidgeted in the uncomfortable new chairs."

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velocipede noun

/vɪˈlɒs.ɪ.piːd/

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

"In the museum, there was an old velocipede, a heavy wooden bicycle that you moved by pushing your feet on the ground. "

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solid noun

/ˈsɒlɪd/ /ˈsɑlɪd/

A substance in the fundamental state of matter that retains its size and shape without need of a container (as opposed to a liquid or gas).

"The wooden desk is a solid piece of furniture. "

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ride noun

/ɹaɪd/

An instance of riding.

"Can I have a ride on your bike?"

Illustration bicycle

bicycle noun

/ˈbaɪsɪkl̩/

A vehicle that has two wheels, one behind the other, a steering handle, and a saddle seat or seats and is usually propelled by the action of a rider’s feet upon pedals.

"My son rode his bicycle to school this morning. "

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rubber noun

/ˈɹʌbə(ɹ)/ /ˈɹʌbɚ/

Pliable material derived from the sap of the rubber tree; a hydrocarbon polymer of isoprene.

"My brother used rubber bands to hold the papers together. "

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incredibly adverb

/ɪŋˈkɹɛdɪbli/

(manner) In an incredible manner; not to be believed.

"The teacher's presentation was incredibly engaging; everyone listened intently. "

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tires verb

/ˈtaɪ̯ə(ɹ)z/ /ˈtaɪ̯ɚz/

To become sleepy or weary.

"After a long day at school, the children tires quickly and want to go to bed. "

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real noun

/ɹiːl/ /ɹeɪˈɑːl/ /ɹeɪˈɑl/

A commodity; see realty.

"The family's real estate investment was quite successful. "

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late noun

/leɪt/

A shift (scheduled work period) that takes place late in the day or at night.

"The factory workers' late started at 11:00 pm. "