tricycle
noun
tri·cy·cle
ˈtrī-sə-kəl 
-ˌsi-kəl
: a 3-wheeled vehicle propelled by pedals or a motor
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In his experience, riders who find tricycles most useful are usually those who have never learned to ride a bike or those who have balance issues or other disabilities.
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Chris Cona, ArsTechnica, 9 Apr. 2025
Toddlers rode tricycles or their parents' shoulders.
—Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 5 Apr. 2025
Furthermore, this paper contributes the strategy of recognition and planning for outside obstacle situations, and integrates the tricycle manipulation system based on it.
—Erico Guizzo, IEEE Spectrum, 14 Oct. 2016
Some individuals with disabilities can’t ride two-wheeled bicycles — however, tricycles can be adapted to their needs.
—Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2025
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Chris Cona, ArsTechnica, 9 Apr. 2025
Toddlers rode tricycles or their parents' shoulders.
—Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 5 Apr. 2025
Furthermore, this paper contributes the strategy of recognition and planning for outside obstacle situations, and integrates the tricycle manipulation system based on it.
—Erico Guizzo, IEEE Spectrum, 14 Oct. 2016
Some individuals with disabilities can’t ride two-wheeled bicycles — however, tricycles can be adapted to their needs.
—Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for tricycle
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“Tricycle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tricycle. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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tricycle
noun
tri·cy·cle
ˈtrī-ˌsik-əl
: a three-wheeled vehicle usually moved by pedals
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