mountain bike

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English

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Noun

mountain bike (plural mountain bikes)

  1. (cycling) A bicycle specially designed for off-road riding, typically with straight, flat handlebars, a heavier frame than road bikes, higher ground clearance, and wider tires, sometimes with knobs on them for greater traction.
    Synonyms: mountain bicycle, MTB, trail bike
    Coordinate term: road bike

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Italian

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Etymology

Borrowed from English mountain bike.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /mawn.temˈbajk/, /mon.temˈbajk/
  • Rhymes: -ajk

Noun

mountain bike f (invariable)

  1. (cycling) mountain bike (bicycle and sport)
    Synonym: (bicycle only) rampichino

Portuguese

Etymology

Unadapted borrowing from English mountain bike.

Noun

mountain bike f (plural mountain bikes)

  1. mountain bike (bicycle designed for off-road riding)
    Synonym: bicicleta de montanha