Definition of bike Bike

/bajˈk/ - [bayk] - bike

We found 14 definitions of bike from 6 different sources.

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WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

bike - a wheeled vehicle that has two wheels and is moved by foot pedals
  bicycle, wheel, cycle
  wheeled vehicle a vehicle that moves on wheels and usually has a container for transporting things or people; "the oldest known wheeled vehicles were found in Sumer and Syria and date from around 3500 BC"
  bicycle-built-for-two, tandem bicycle, tandem a bicycle with two sets of pedals and two seats
  bicycle seat, saddle a seat for the rider of a bicycle
  bicycle wheel the wheel of a bicycle
  chain a series of (usually metal) rings or links fitted into one another to make a flexible ligament
  coaster brake a brake on a bicycle that engages with reverse pressure on the pedals
  handlebar the shaped bar used to steer a bicycle
  kickstand a swiveling metal rod attached to a bicycle or motorcycle or other two-wheeled vehicle; the rod lies horizontally when not in use but can be kicked into a vertical position as a support to hold the vehicle upright when it is not being ridden
  all-terrain bike, mountain bike, off-roader a bicycle with a sturdy frame and fat tires; originally designed for riding in mountainous country
  mudguard, splash-guard, splash guard a curved piece above the wheel of a bicycle or motorcycle to protect the rider from water or mud thrown up by the wheels
  ordinary bicycle, ordinary (heraldry) any of several conventional figures used on shields
  foot lever, foot pedal, treadle, pedal a lever that is operated with the foot
  push-bike a bicycle that must be pedaled
  safety bicycle, safety bike bicycle that has two wheels of equal size; pedals are connected to the rear wheel by a multiplying gear
  sprocket wheel, sprocket thin wheel with teeth that engage with a chain
bike - a motor vehicle with two wheels and a strong frame
  motorcycle
  automotive vehicle, motor vehicle a self-propelled wheeled vehicle that does not run on rails
  kickstand a swiveling metal rod attached to a bicycle or motorcycle or other two-wheeled vehicle; the rod lies horizontally when not in use but can be kicked into a vertical position as a support to hold the vehicle upright when it is not being ridden
  kick start, kick starter a starter (as on a motorcycle) that is activated with the foot and the weight of the body
  minibike, motorbike small motorcycle with a low frame and small wheels and elevated handlebars
  mudguard, splash-guard, splash guard a curved piece above the wheel of a bicycle or motorcycle to protect the rider from water or mud thrown up by the wheels

Verb

bikes, biking, biked  

bike - ride a bicycle
  bicycle, cycle, pedal, wheel
  ride copulate with; "The bull was riding the cow"
  unicycle ride a unicycle
  backpedal modify one's opinion, make it less strong
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • bike (Noun)
    A short form of bicycle.
  • bike (Noun)
    A short form of motorcycle.
  • bike (Noun)
    A promiscuous woman; from β€œthe town bike everybody rides her”.
  • bike (Noun)
    A nest of wasps or hornets.
  • bike (Verb)
    To ride a bike.
  • bike (Verb)
    To travel by bike.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary πŸ“˜

  • bike (n.)
    A nest of wild bees, wasps, or ants; a swarm.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ξ©

  • bike
    A vehicle with two wheels in tandem, pedals connected to the rear wheel by a chain, handlebars for steering, and a saddlelike seat.
  • bike
    To ride a bike.

Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary πŸ“•

  • bike
    bΔ«k, n. a nest of wasps, wild bees, &c.: a swarm of people. [Scot.; ety. dub.]

Part of speech

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  • bike, verb, present, 1st person singular of bike (infinitive).
  • bike, verb (infinitive).
  • bike, noun, singular of bikes.

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