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noun
An enclosed structure where bicycles may be stored.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: literally
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noun
A topic that is attracting debate out of proportion to its actual importance.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: figuratively
Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences, software
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noun
The land area within a defined biking range of a specified location.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Qualifier: transportation planning; urban studies; transportation planning; urban studies
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verb
To discuss a minor detail rather than focusing on more important issues.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences, software
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History
From bike + shed. Technical meaning coined by Poul-Henning Kamp in 1999.
Blend of bike + watershed.
