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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Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 6 Dec. 2025
The vintage motorcycle is both a statement piece and a metaphor for the house itself.
—Sacbee.com, 6 Dec. 2025
The fact that the M05 is branded as a motorcycle and not an ebike looks like a desperate attempt at going for a bigger market.
—New Atlas, 6 Dec. 2025
Avoid potholes, taxis, and motorcycles slamming on their brakes without warning, pedestrians who cross without looking.
—Literary Hub, 5 Dec. 2025
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“Motorcycle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/motorcycle. Accessed 12 Dec. 2025.
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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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