Pushbike: meaning, definitions and examples
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pushbike
[ หpสสbaษชk ]
transportation
A bicycle, typically without gears, used for casual riding and short distances.
Synonyms
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
| Word | Description / Examples |
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| pushbike |
Commonly used in British English to refer to a bicycle; might sound old-fashioned or regional.
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| bike |
Casual and informal term, often used in everyday conversation.
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| bicycle |
General term for a two-wheeled vehicle powered by pedaling. Suitable for formal writing or when clarity is needed.
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| pedal bike |
Emphasizes the pedaling aspect, often used to distinguish from motorbikes or electric bikes.
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Examples of usage
- He rode his pushbike to the park.
- She enjoys taking her pushbike on trails.
- I decided to buy a pushbike for my daily commute.
Translations
Translations of the word "pushbike" in other languages:
๐ต๐น bicicleta
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเคพเคเคเคฟเคฒ
๐ฉ๐ช Fahrrad
๐ฎ๐ฉ sepeda
๐บ๐ฆ ะฒะตะปะพัะธะฟะตะด
๐ต๐ฑ rower
๐ฏ๐ต ่ช่ปข่ป (ใใฆใใใ)
๐ซ๐ท vรฉlo
๐ช๐ธ bicicleta
๐น๐ท bisiklet
๐ฐ๐ท ์์ ๊ฑฐ (jajeongeo)
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฏุฑุงุฌุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ kolo
๐ธ๐ฐ bicykel
๐จ๐ณ ่ช่ก่ฝฆ (zรฌxรญngchฤ)
๐ธ๐ฎ kolo
๐ฎ๐ธ reiรฐhjรณl
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฒะตะปะพัะธะฟะตะด
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแกแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ velosiped
๐ฒ๐ฝ bicicleta
Etymology
The term 'pushbike' originated in the early 19th century as a way to describe a self-propelled vehicle operated by pushing pedals with one's feet. Over time, the term has evolved to refer specifically to bicycles without gears. Pushbikes have become popular for short-distance travel and casual riding, offering a simple and eco-friendly mode of transportation.
See also: push, pushchair, pusher, pushily, pushing, pushover, pushpin, pushy.