as in bikes
a two-wheeled vehicle that is propelled by the use of pedals and steered through the use of handlebars
a museum with an interesting collection of 19th-century velocipedes
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Noun
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The star had a vast collection of cars and bikes that reflected his passion for motorsport and his incredible personal style.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
22 Oct. 2025 -
Sarkozy’s journey through Paris, which took him past the French National Assembly parliament building, was also captured live with more than a dozen cameramen on bikes tailing his car.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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There will be a catrina contest, food, shopping and a car show with trunk altars sponsored by the Por Siempre Car Club, along with lowrider bicycles on display.—
Abby Hamblin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Oct. 2025
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Documents, cash, electronics, clothing and bicycles were stolen.—
Harry Harris,
Mercury News,
18 Oct. 2025
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“Velocipedes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/velocipedes. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.
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