Segway en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈsɛɡweɪ/
Etymology
Brand name; according to Segway Inc., chosen for similarity to segue on notion of “a smooth transition from one place to another”, with probable influence of way.
Meanings
- A motorised vehicle for one person, ridden while standing, and having two wheels on one axle that balances itself using gyroscopes and tilt sensors.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Segways | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (4)
ru сегвей (a motorised personal vehicle) · sv segway (a motorised personal vehicle) · mi tūwīra (a motorised personal vehicle) · cmn 賽格威 /赛格威 (a motorised personal vehicle)