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motorcycles

/ˈmoʊtərˌsaɪkəlz/ /ˈmoʊtərsaɪklz/

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

Examples :

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

friend noun

/fɹɛnd/

A person other than a family member, spouse or lover whose company one enjoys and towards whom one feels affection.

"John and I have been friends ever since we were roommates at college.   Trust is important between friends.   I used to find it hard to make friends when I was shy."

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 motorcycle

motorcycle noun

/ˈməʊtəˌsaikəl/ /ˈmoʊtɚˌsaɪkəl/

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

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

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having verb

/ˈhævɪŋ/

To possess, own.

"I have a house and a car."

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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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motorcycling verb

/ˈmoʊtərˌsaɪklɪŋ/ /ˈmoʊtɚˌsaɪklɪŋ/

To ride a motorcycle.

"My brother enjoys motorcycling on weekends. "

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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. "

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weekends noun

/ˈwiːkendz/ /ˌwiːˈendz/

The break in the working week, usually two days including the traditional holy or sabbath day. Thus in western countries, Saturday and Sunday.

"Many people relax and enjoy their free time on weekends. "

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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."