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noun
A vehicle somewhat like a moped, having a small motor where the pedals would be, and a petrol tank located within the frame.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
A three-wheeled vehicle controlled with a steering wheel and foot pedals for acceleration and braking, where passengers ride in seats instead of astride the body.
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Usage: US
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noun
A hybrid between motorcycle and automobile, with a drive system like a motorcycle and rider amenities like a car.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
A cycle in rock formation whose major forces are contained within the formation, as contrasted with coming from outside the formation via tectonics, volcanism, climate change, or other outside forces.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: civil-engineering, engineering, geography, geology, natural-sciences, physical-sciences
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History
From auto- (“self-propelled”) + cycle.
Blend of automobile + motorcycle.
From auto- (“self”) + cycle, coined by geologists.
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