bicycle-built-for-two
Definition
Noun: A tandem bicycle; a bicycle designed to be ridden by two people simultaneously, featuring two seats arranged one behind the other and two sets of pedals.
Usage
This term specifically refers to the physical vehicle. It is a somewhat formal or descriptive term for a "tandem." * They rented a bicycle-built-for-two to tour the park together. * The old photograph showed a couple on a bicycle-built-for-two.
Advanced Usage
- The phrase can be used metaphorically to describe any close partnership or cooperative effort requiring synchronized action.
- Managing this project has been like riding a bicycle-built-for-two; we had to coordinate perfectly.
Variants and Related Words
- Tandem (n.): The more common and concise term for a bicycle-built-for-two.
- Tandem bicycle (n.): The full, standard term.
Synonyms
- Tandem
- Tandem bicycle
Idioms
- In tandem: Working together, in cooperation. This idiom derives directly from the concept of riding a tandem bicycle.
- The two departments worked in tandem to launch the new product.
Noun
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a bicycle with two sets of pedals and two seats
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