push-bike
/'puʃ,baisikl/ Cách viết khác : (push-bike) /'puʃbaik/
Definition
- Noun:
- A bicycle that is propelled solely by pedaling, without any motorized assistance: A "push-bike" is a standard, non-motorized bicycle, typically distinguished from motorcycles, mopeds, or e-bikes. The term emphasizes the human-powered nature of the vehicle.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- "In the 1950s, a push-bike was the primary mode of transport for many children." (Here, "push-bike" refers to a traditional pedal bicycle.)
- "He prefers the simplicity of a push-bike over an electric bicycle." (This example contrasts a non-motorized bike with a motor-assisted one.)
- "The old push-bike had a rusty chain but was still rideable." (This describes a specific instance of a pedal bicycle.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "push-bike" is often used in British and Commonwealth English. In some contexts, it can carry a slightly old-fashioned or nostalgic tone, distinguishing a basic bicycle from modern, motorized variants.
- It can be used descriptively to emphasize the manual effort required:
Variants and Related Words
- Bicycle (n): The more common and standard term for a two-wheeled vehicle powered by pedals.
- Cycle (n): A general term that can mean bicycle, motorcycle, or a recurring series.
- Pedal cycle (n): A formal term equivalent to "push-bike," explicitly stating the method of propulsion.
Synonyms
- Bicycle: A vehicle with two wheels held in a frame one behind the other, propelled by pedals.
- Bike: A common informal synonym for bicycle.
- Pedal bike: A descriptive synonym emphasizing the pedaling action.
Related Phrases (Phrasal verbs/Compounds)
- Push-bike itself is a compound noun. There are no specific phrasal verbs associated solely with this term. General bicycle-related phrasal verbs like "cycle through" or "bike over" would apply to the activity of riding it.
Related Idioms
- There are no idioms specifically featuring "push-bike." Idioms about bicycles, such as "like riding a bike" (meaning a skill once learned is never forgotten), apply to the general concept.
Noun
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a bicycle that must be pedaled
