cycle
English Thesaurus
1. a wheeled vehicle that has two wheels and is moved by foot pedals (noun.artifact)
| hypernym | : | wheeled vehicle, |
| definition | : | a vehicle that moves on wheels and usually has a container for transporting things or people (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | ordinary, ordinary bicycle, |
| definition | : | an early bicycle with a very large front wheel and small back wheel (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | push-bike, |
| definition | : | a bicycle that must be pedaled (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | safety bicycle, safety bike, |
| definition | : | bicycle that has two wheels of equal size; pedals are connected to the rear wheel by a multiplying gear (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | velocipede, |
| definition | : | any of several early bicycles with pedals on the front wheel (noun.artifact) |
| part holonym | : | bicycle seat, saddle, |
| definition | : | a seat for the rider of a bicycle (noun.artifact) |
| part holonym | : | bicycle wheel, |
| definition | : | the wheel of a bicycle (noun.artifact) |
| part holonym | : | chain, |
| definition | : | a series of (usually metal) rings or links fitted into one another to make a flexible ligament (noun.artifact) |
| part holonym | : | coaster brake, |
| definition | : | a brake on a bicycle that engages with reverse pressure on the pedals (noun.artifact) |
| part holonym | : | handlebar, |
| definition | : | the shaped bar used to steer a bicycle (noun.artifact) |
| part holonym | : | kickstand, |
| definition | : | a swiveling metal rod attached to a bicycle or motorcycle or other two-wheeled vehicle; the rod lies horizontally when not in use but can be kicked into a vertical position as a support to hold the vehicle upright when it is not being ridden (noun.artifact) |
| part holonym | : | mudguard, splash guard, splash-guard, |
| definition | : | a curved piece above the wheel of a bicycle or motorcycle to protect the rider from water or mud thrown up by the wheels (noun.artifact) |
| part holonym | : | sprocket, sprocket wheel, |
| definition | : | thin wheel with teeth that engage with a chain (noun.artifact) |
2. a single complete execution of a periodically repeated phenomenon (noun.event)
| hyponym | : | cardiac cycle, |
| definition | : | the complete cycle of events in the heart from the beginning of one heart beat to the beginning of the next; an electrical impulse conducted through the heart muscle that constricts the atria which is followed by constriction of the ventricles (noun.event) |
| hyponym | : | carnot cycle, carnot's ideal cycle, |
| definition | : | a cycle (of expansion and compression) of an idealized reversible heat engine that does work without loss of heat (noun.event) |
| hyponym | : | pass, |
| definition | : | one complete cycle of operations (as by a computer) (noun.event) |
| hyponym | : | menstrual cycle, |
| definition | : | a recurring cycle (beginning at menarche and ending at menopause) in which the endometrial lining of the uterus prepares for pregnancy; if pregnancy does not occur the lining is shed at menstruation (noun.time) |
3. a periodically repeated sequence of events (noun.event)
| hyponym | : | merry-go-round, |
| definition | : | a never-ending cycle of activities and events (especially when they seem to have little purpose) (noun.event) |
| hyponym | : | samsara, |
| definition | : | (Hinduism and Buddhism) the endless cycle of birth and suffering and death and rebirth (noun.event) |
4. a series of poems or songs on the same theme (noun.group)
| hypernym | : | series, |
| definition | : | similar things placed in order or happening one after another (noun.group) |
5. the unit of frequency; one hertz has a periodic interval of one second (noun.time)
| hypernym | : | rate, |
| definition | : | a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit (noun.time) |
6. an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs (noun.time)
| hypernym | : | interval, time interval, |
| definition | : | a definite length of time marked off by two instants (noun.time) |
| part holonym | : | phase, phase angle, |
| definition | : | a particular point in the time of a cycle; measured from some arbitrary zero and expressed as an angle (noun.time) |
7. recur in repeating sequences (verb.change)
| hypernym | : | recur, repeat, |
| definition | : | happen or occur again (verb.change) |
8. ride a bicycle (verb.motion)
| hypernym | : | ride, |
| definition | : | be carried or travel on or in a vehicle (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | unicycle, |
| definition | : | ride a unicycle (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | backpedal, |
| definition | : | pedal backwards on a bicycle (verb.motion) |
9. ride a motorcycle (verb.motion)
| hypernym | : | ride, |
| definition | : | be carried or travel on or in a vehicle (verb.motion) |
| entail | : | kick, |
| definition | : | strike with the foot (verb.contact) |
10. pass through a cycle (verb.motion)
| hyponym | : | cycle on, |
| definition | : | come to the starting point of a cycle (verb.motion) |
11. cause to go through a recurring sequence (verb.motion)
| hyponym | : | recycle, |
| definition | : | cause to repeat a cycle (verb.motion) |
12. a wheeled vehicle that has two wheels and is moved by foot pedals (noun.artifact)
13. a single complete execution of a periodically repeated phenomenon (noun.event)
| derivation | : | oscillate, vibrate, |
| definition | : | move or swing from side to side regularly (verb.motion) |
14. a periodically repeated sequence of events (noun.event)
| derivation | : | cycle, |
| definition | : | recur in repeating sequences (verb.change) |
| derivation | : | cycle, |
| definition | : | pass through a cycle (verb.motion) |
| derivation | : | cycle, |
| definition | : | cause to go through a recurring sequence (verb.motion) |
| derivation | : | cyclic, |
| definition | : | marked by repeated cycles (adj.all) |
15. an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs (noun.time)
| derivation | : | cycle, |
| definition | : | recur in repeating sequences (verb.change) |
| derivation | : | cycle, |
| definition | : | pass through a cycle (verb.motion) |
| derivation | : | cycle, |
| definition | : | cause to go through a recurring sequence (verb.motion) |
16. recur in repeating sequences (verb.change)
| derivation | : | cycle, |
| definition | : | a periodically repeated sequence of events (noun.event) |
| derivation | : | cycle, rhythm, round, |
| definition | : | an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs (noun.time) |
17. ride a bicycle (verb.motion)
| derivation | : | cycling, |
| definition | : | the sport of traveling on a bicycle or motorcycle (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | bicycle, bike, cycle, wheel, |
| definition | : | a wheeled vehicle that has two wheels and is moved by foot pedals (noun.artifact) |
| derivation | : | bike, motorcycle, |
| definition | : | a motor vehicle with two wheels and a strong frame (noun.artifact) |
| derivation | : | wheel, |
| definition | : | a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines) (noun.artifact) |
| derivation | : | pedaler, pedaller, |
| definition | : | a person who rides a pedal-driven vehicle (as a bicycle) (noun.person) |
18. ride a motorcycle (verb.motion)
| derivation | : | cycling, |
| definition | : | the sport of traveling on a bicycle or motorcycle (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | motorcycling, |
| definition | : | riding a motorcycle (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | bike, motorcycle, |
| definition | : | a motor vehicle with two wheels and a strong frame (noun.artifact) |
19. pass through a cycle (verb.motion)
| derivation | : | cycle, |
| definition | : | a periodically repeated sequence of events (noun.event) |
| derivation | : | cycle, rhythm, round, |
| definition | : | an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs (noun.time) |
20. cause to go through a recurring sequence (verb.motion)
| derivation | : | cycle, |
| definition | : | a periodically repeated sequence of events (noun.event) |
| derivation | : | cycle, rhythm, round, |
| definition | : | an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs (noun.time) |
21. a wheeled vehicle that has two wheels and is moved by foot pedals (noun.artifact)
22. a single complete execution of a periodically repeated phenomenon (noun.event)
| derivation | : | oscillate, vibrate, |
| definition | : | move or swing from side to side regularly (verb.motion) |
23. a periodically repeated sequence of events (noun.event)
| derivation | : | cycle, |
| definition | : | recur in repeating sequences (verb.change) |
| derivation | : | cycle, |
| definition | : | pass through a cycle (verb.motion) |
| derivation | : | cycle, |
| definition | : | cause to go through a recurring sequence (verb.motion) |
| derivation | : | cyclic, |
| definition | : | marked by repeated cycles (adj.all) |
24. an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs (noun.time)
| derivation | : | cycle, |
| definition | : | recur in repeating sequences (verb.change) |
| derivation | : | cycle, |
| definition | : | pass through a cycle (verb.motion) |
| derivation | : | cycle, |
| definition | : | cause to go through a recurring sequence (verb.motion) |
25. recur in repeating sequences (verb.change)
| derivation | : | cycle, |
| definition | : | a periodically repeated sequence of events (noun.event) |
| derivation | : | cycle, rhythm, round, |
| definition | : | an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs (noun.time) |
26. ride a bicycle (verb.motion)
| derivation | : | cycling, |
| definition | : | the sport of traveling on a bicycle or motorcycle (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | bicycle, bike, cycle, wheel, |
| definition | : | a wheeled vehicle that has two wheels and is moved by foot pedals (noun.artifact) |
| derivation | : | bike, motorcycle, |
| definition | : | a motor vehicle with two wheels and a strong frame (noun.artifact) |
| derivation | : | wheel, |
| definition | : | a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines) (noun.artifact) |
| derivation | : | pedaler, pedaller, |
| definition | : | a person who rides a pedal-driven vehicle (as a bicycle) (noun.person) |
27. ride a motorcycle (verb.motion)
| derivation | : | cycling, |
| definition | : | the sport of traveling on a bicycle or motorcycle (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | motorcycling, |
| definition | : | riding a motorcycle (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | bike, motorcycle, |
| definition | : | a motor vehicle with two wheels and a strong frame (noun.artifact) |
28. pass through a cycle (verb.motion)
| derivation | : | cycle, |
| definition | : | a periodically repeated sequence of events (noun.event) |
| derivation | : | cycle, rhythm, round, |
| definition | : | an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs (noun.time) |
29. cause to go through a recurring sequence (verb.motion)
| derivation | : | cycle, |
| definition | : | a periodically repeated sequence of events (noun.event) |
| derivation | : | cycle, rhythm, round, |
| definition | : | an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs (noun.time) |
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