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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The officer, who was on a motorcycle, was hit by a car at West 13th Avenue and Elati Street, just east of Speer Boulevard, according to a 7:07 p.m. statement from the Denver Police Department.
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Lauren Penington, The Denver Post, 6 Feb. 2025
The incident saw Martin thrown from his motorcycle, resulting in fractures to his right hand and left foot.
—Kristan Hawkins, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
The pods can lean into corners, much like a motorcycle, providing a smooth ride even at higher speeds.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 5 Feb. 2025
Harley-Davidson — The motorcycle stock slipped 1.3% after fourth-quarter results showed a wider-than-expected loss.
—Brian Evans, CNBC, 5 Feb. 2025
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Lauren Penington, The Denver Post, 6 Feb. 2025
The incident saw Martin thrown from his motorcycle, resulting in fractures to his right hand and left foot.
—Kristan Hawkins, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
The pods can lean into corners, much like a motorcycle, providing a smooth ride even at higher speeds.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 5 Feb. 2025
Harley-Davidson — The motorcycle stock slipped 1.3% after fourth-quarter results showed a wider-than-expected loss.
—Brian Evans, CNBC, 5 Feb. 2025
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“Motorcycle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/motorcycle. Accessed 11 Feb. 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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