Velocipede

[vi'lɒsipi:d]

Definition

(noun.) any of several early bicycles with pedals on the front wheel.

Edited by Kelsey--From WordNet

Definition

(n.) A light road carriage propelled by the feet of the rider. Originally it was propelled by striking the tips of the toes on the roadway, but commonly now by the action of the feet on a pedal or pedals connected with the axle of one or more of the wheels, and causing their revolution. They are made in many forms, with two, three, or four wheels. See Bicycle, and Tricycle.

Editor: Winthrop

Definition

n. a light vehicle originally moved by striking the toes on the road now with a treadle—its developments are the bicycle and tricycle.—ns. Veloc′iman a velocipede driven by hand; Velocipē′dean Veloc′ipēdist one who rides on a velocipede.

Editor: Peter