tandem bicycle
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Definition
- Noun:
- A bicycle designed for two riders: A "tandem bicycle" is a specific type of bicycle built to be operated by two people. It features two sets of pedals, two seats (one behind the other), and typically a single steering mechanism controlled by the front rider.
Usage
- The term "tandem bicycle" is used to describe the physical vehicle itself. It is a compound noun where "tandem" specifies the arrangement (one behind the other). When discussing the activity, one would say "riding a tandem bicycle" or "on a tandem bicycle."
Examples
- Noun:
- They rented a tandem bicycle to explore the seaside path together.
- Communication is key when steering a tandem bicycle.
- A classic tandem bicycle has a longer frame than a standard bike.
Advanced Usage
- "In tandem": While this is a related phrase using the word "tandem," it is not exclusive to the bicycle. It means working together or in conjunction. It is listed here as it shares the etymological root.
- The two departments worked in tandem to complete the project.
- The front rider on a tandem bicycle is often called the "captain" or "pilot," and the rear rider is called the "stoker."
Variants and Related Words
- Tandem (noun): Can refer to the bicycle itself in informal contexts (e.g., "They rode a tandem"). More broadly, it denotes any arrangement involving two or more things arranged one behind the other.
- Tandem (adverb): As seen in the phrase "in tandem."
- Bicycle built for two: A common informal synonym for a tandem bicycle.
Synonyms
- Bicycle built for two
- Tandem (in the specific context of bicycles)
- Double bicycle
Related Phrases/Idioms
- "In tandem": As described in Advanced Usage, this idiomatic phrase means in conjunction or together. It is derived from the arrangement on a tandem bicycle.
- The marketing and sales teams must operate in tandem.
Noun
- a bicycle with two sets of pedals and two seats