Velocipede

From Fresh Dictionary

Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.2.1 Hyphenation 1.3 Noun 1.4 Translations 1.5 External links

English

Etymology

compound word from the Latin velox, veloci  swift + ped  foot

Pronunciation

IPA: / vɪ' lɒsɪpid /

Hyphenation

ve·lo·ci·ped

Noun

velocipede

1. Early two-wheeled conveyance upon which one rode astride a metal frame and propelled by means of pedals mounted to a wheel. Also called a boneshaker due to its rigid construction.
2. Alternative term used to describe the bicycle in general. (contemporary usage)

Translations

• French: vélocipèd

External links

• Wikipedia entry for bicycle
• The Bicycle Museum of America — examples of the evolution of two-wheeled travel