autocycle
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English
Etymology 1
From auto- (“self-propelled”) + cycle.[1]
Noun
autocycle (plural autocycles)
- A vehicle somewhat like a moped, having a small motor where the pedals would be, and a petrol tank located within the frame.
- (US) A three-wheeled vehicle with an enclosed cabin, where passengers ride in seats instead of astride the body.
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Translations
a three-wheeled vehicle with an enclosed cabin
Etymology 2
Blend of automobile + motorcycle.
Noun
autocycle (plural autocycles)
- A hybrid between motorcycle and automobile, with a drive system like a motorcycle and rider amenities like a car.
Translations
a hybrid between motorcycle and automobile
References
- ^ “autocycle, n.”, in OED Online
, Oxford: Oxford University Press, launched 2000.
