motorcycle
noun
mo·tor·cy·cle
ˈmō-tər-ˌsī-kəl 
: an automotive vehicle with two in-line wheels
motorcycle
intransitive verb
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The teen’s death is the latest in a spate of serious collisions involving electric motorcycles and dirt bikes — some of which have led to serious injuries, death or charges for parents who allegedly allowed their minors to illegally ride the speedy devices.
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Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2026
Area residents say a large pothole on Interstate 20 that contributed to a fatal motorcycle crash was a known hazard, and that the Texas Department of Transportation was aware of it.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 May 2026
Lawwill retired from motorcycle racing in 1977 after an inner-ear condition compromised his balance.
—Mark Dee
may 9, Idaho Statesman, 9 May 2026
He is accused of using that money to buy cars, a house and a Harley-Davidson motorcycle.
—Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 9 May 2026
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Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2026
Area residents say a large pothole on Interstate 20 that contributed to a fatal motorcycle crash was a known hazard, and that the Texas Department of Transportation was aware of it.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 May 2026
Lawwill retired from motorcycle racing in 1977 after an inner-ear condition compromised his balance.
—Mark Dee
may 9, Idaho Statesman, 9 May 2026
He is accused of using that money to buy cars, a house and a Harley-Davidson motorcycle.
—Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 9 May 2026
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“Motorcycle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/motorcycle. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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motorcycle
noun
mo·tor·cy·cle
ˈmōt-ər-ˌsī-kəl
: a motorized vehicle for one or two passengers that has two wheels
motorcycle
verb
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