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autocycle en · NOUN · etymology 1

Etymology

From auto- (“self-propelled”) + cycle.

Meanings

1. A vehicle somewhat like a moped, having a small motor where the pedals would be, and a petrol tank located within the frame.
2. (US) A three-wheeled vehicle controlled with a steering wheel and foot pedals for acceleration and braking, where passengers ride in seats instead of astride the body.

Forms

Coordinates

LSEV · microcar · voiturette · quadricycle · motor quadricycle · motor tricycle · tricycle · NV · NEV · LSNV · LSNEV · three-wheeler · LSV

Deriveds

autocyclist

Translations (1)

pl autocykl (a vehicle somewhat like a moped)

autocycle en · NOUN · etymology 2

Etymology

Blend of automobile + motorcycle.

Meanings

1. A hybrid between motorcycle and automobile, with a drive system like a motorcycle and rider amenities like a car.

Forms

autocycle en · NOUN · etymology 3

Etymology

From auto- (“self”) + cycle, coined by geologists.

Meanings

1. A cycle in rock formation whose major forces are contained within the formation, as contrasted with coming from outside the formation via tectonics, volcanism, climate change, or other outside forces.

Forms

Coordinates

allocycle

Deriveds

autocyclic