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motorcycle

/ˈməʊtəˌsaikəl/ /ˈmoʊtɚˌsaɪkəl/

Meanings
noun
An open-seated motor vehicle with handlebars instead of a steering wheel, and having two (or sometimes three) wheels.

Examples :

"My brother loves riding his motorcycle to school every day. "
vehicle machine

Related Words

Illustration wheels

wheels noun

/wiːlz/

A circular device capable of rotating on its axis, facilitating movement or transportation or performing labour in machines.

"The bicycle needs new wheels so it can roll smoothly. "

Illustration instead

instead adverb

/ɪnˈstɛd/

In the place of something (usually mentioned earlier); as a substitute or alternative.

"I was going to go shopping, but I went dancing instead."

Illustration saturday

saturday noun

/ˈsætərdeɪ/

The day of the week between Friday and Sunday.

"We are going to the beach on Saturday."

Illustration having

having verb

/ˈhævɪŋ/

To possess, own.

"I have a house and a car."

Illustration morning

morning noun

/ˈmɔːnɪŋ/ /ˈmɔɹnɪŋ/

The part of the day from dawn to noon.

"The morning classes at school begin at 8:00 a.m. "

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motorcycles noun

/ˈmoʊtərˌsaɪkəlz/ /ˈmoʊtərsaɪklz/

An open-seated motor vehicle with handlebars instead of a steering wheel, and having two (or sometimes three) wheels.

"My dad loves to ride his motorcycles on the weekends. "

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sometimes adjective

/ˈsʌmtaɪmz/

Former; sometime.

"My sometimes neighbor, a retired teacher, still visits the school occasionally. "

Illustration steering

steering verb

/ˈstɪərɪŋ/ /ˈstɪrɪŋ/

To guide the course of a vessel, vehicle, aircraft etc. (by means of a device such as a rudder, paddle, or steering wheel).

"I find it very difficult to steer a skateboard."

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brother noun

/ˈbɹɐðɘ(ɹ)/ /ˈbɹʌðə(ɹ)/ /ˈbɹʌðɚ/

Son of the same parents as another person.

"My brother and I both attend the same high school. "

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vehicle noun

/ˈvɪː(ə).kəl/ /ˈviː.ɪ.kəl/ /ˈvi.ə.kəl/

A conveyance; a device for carrying or transporting substances, objects or individuals.

"My father's truck is a reliable vehicle for transporting the family to the park. "

Illustration handlebars

handlebars noun

/ˈhændl̩bɑːrz/ /ˈhændəlbɑːrz/

The bar used to steer a bicycle, motorbike, or similar vehicle, usually used in the plural.

"The child gripped the handlebars tightly as she learned to ride her new bicycle. "

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seated verb

/ˈsiːtɪd/

To put an object into a place where it will rest; to fix; to set firm.

"Be sure to seat the gasket properly before attaching the cover."