variants
also push bicycle
as in bike
a two-wheeled vehicle that is propelled by the use of pedals and steered through the use of handlebars
the vicar riding his sturdy push-bike used to be a common sight around the village
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Noun
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Cyclists may ride two or more abreast in a substandard width lane – defined as a lane that is too narrow for a bike and vehicle to travel safely side-by-side – if the lane doesn't allow for vehicles to safely pass bikes.—
Maia Pandey,
jsonline.com,
31 Mar. 2026 -
From 2019 to 2023, there were more than 666 fires caused by lithium-ion batteries from e-bikes.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Shaded by the forest canopy, locals chop firewood, bag recyclables or tinker with bicycles and electric scooters.—
Grant Stringer,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2026
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The operator of the bicycle, a 49 year-old Stamford resident, suffered life-threatening injuries in the collision and was transported to Stamford Hospital where they were listed in critical condition, according to Booth.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Push-bike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/push-bike. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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