motorcycle
noun
mo·tor·cy·cle
ˈmō-tər-ˌsī-kəl 
: an automotive vehicle with two in-line wheels
motorcycle
intransitive verb
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But the decision to develop the cells in a Ducati is a clear indication that motorcycles will inevitably stand to benefit when mass production of affordable solid-state batteries is underway.
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New Atlas, 20 Sep. 2025
Armed with her arsenal, motorcycle and an attitude that just won't quit, Barb is willing to right any wrong in Steel Harbor – if the price is right.
—Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Sep. 2025
Of those, 43% were personal trucks or sport-utility vehicles; 39%, cars; 6% were commercial trucks or trailers; and 5% percent motorcycles.
—Jim Radcliffe, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
Cooperation from both riders and motorists is needed to ensure a safe event, said Jay Bock, motorcycle safety administrator for the Minnesota Motorcycle Safety Center, in the release.
—Mars King, Twin Cities, 19 Sep. 2025
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New Atlas, 20 Sep. 2025
Armed with her arsenal, motorcycle and an attitude that just won't quit, Barb is willing to right any wrong in Steel Harbor – if the price is right.
—Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Sep. 2025
Of those, 43% were personal trucks or sport-utility vehicles; 39%, cars; 6% were commercial trucks or trailers; and 5% percent motorcycles.
—Jim Radcliffe, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
Cooperation from both riders and motorists is needed to ensure a safe event, said Jay Bock, motorcycle safety administrator for the Minnesota Motorcycle Safety Center, in the release.
—Mars King, Twin Cities, 19 Sep. 2025
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“Motorcycle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/motorcycle. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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motorcycle
noun
mo·tor·cy·cle
ˈmōt-ər-ˌsī-kəl
: a motorized vehicle for one or two passengers that has two wheels
motorcycle
verb
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