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velocipedes

noun

plural of velocipede, archaic

as in bikes

a two-wheeled vehicle that is propelled by the use of pedals and steered through the use of handlebars a museum with an interesting collection of 19th-century velocipedes

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To underscore the seriousness of the matter, the Illinois legislature passed new statewide legislation (SB3484) to regulate electric micromobility devices, including high-speed e-scooters, e-bikes and e-skateboards.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026
There are bikes to hire and trails to walk, and a Beach Club to linger in.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of bikes

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Three days later, the baby’s bumps vanished and the older children rode bicycles around the living room.

— Destenie Nock, The Conversation, 19 Aug. 2026
Children taking part in the clinic will learn bike-safety skills, including how to properly wear a helmet, use hand signals and safely navigate streets before receiving bicycles of their own.

— Jamal Goss, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of bicycles

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