trike
trike · trikes
A tricycle, typically that of a childA tricycle, typically that of a child.
/tɹaɪk/
Meaning
4 sensesA tricycle, typically that of a child.
A three-wheeled motorbike.
A kind of railroad maintenance vehicle: a speeder or jigger.
(informal)A triceratops.
More definitions
- a vehicle with three wheels that is moved by foot pedals
Origin
Shortening of tricycle, modelled on bike. Shortening of triceratops.Shortening of tricycle, modelled on bike.
Shortening of triceratops.
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Forms
plural: trikesSynonyms
2 synonymsClose in meaning
- a vehicle with three wheels that is moved by foot pedals:tricyclevelocipede