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Definition of motorcycle
: an automotive vehicle with two in-line wheels
motorcycle
intransitive verbExplore Merriam-Webster
Recent Examples of motorcycle from the Web
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The motorcycle company employs more than 600 steelworkers and machinists at its 400,000-square-foot Vehicle & Powertrain Operations facility near Kansas City International Airport.
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Harley's shares plunged the most in more than a year after the company forecast annual motorcycle shipments may decline as much as 8 percent.
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The pair would pal around New York, zipping around on the back of Dean’s motorcycle.
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Arriving at Dockweiler near midnight, he was adopted by a motorcycle club.
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The pair would pal around New York, zipping around on the back of Dean’s motorcycle.
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The driver of a motorcycle, whose name hasn't been released, was killed in a crash that involved a white SUV and an 18-wheeler truck.
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The latest Descendants 2 trailer starts off happy and peaceful, as Ben surprises Mal with a motorcycle.
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A motorcycle was seen in the area around the time of the blast, according to a witness.
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Origin and Etymology of motorcycle
motor bicycle
MOTORCYCLE Defined for English Language Learners
motorcycle
playDefinition of motorcycle for English Language Learners
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: a vehicle with two wheels that is powered by a motor and that can carry one or two people
MOTORCYCLE Defined for Kids
motorcycle
playDefinition of motorcycle for Students
: a motorized vehicle for one or two passengers that has two wheels
Learn More about motorcycle
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