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motorcycle

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/ˈmoʊtərˌsaɪkəl/ · mo-tor-cy-cle

A two-wheeled vehicle powered by a motor.

Meanings

nounformal

A two-wheeled vehicle powered by a motor.

ایک دو پہیوں والا گاڑی جو ایک موٹر سے چلتی ہے۔

موٹر سائیکل

motor saikil

Synonyms

bikemotorbikecycleموٹر سائیکلسائیکلبائیک

Antonyms

cartruckbicycleگاڑیٹکراکسائیکل

Common Collocations

  • sports motorcycle
  • motorcycle racing
  • buy a motorcycle

Example Sentences

He rides his motorcycle every weekend.

وہ ہر ہفتے کے آخر میں اپنی موٹر سائیکل چلاتا ہے۔

Woh har hafta ke aakhir mein apni motor saikil chalatā hai.

She is learning to ride a motorcycle.

وہ موٹر سائیکل چلانا سیکھ رہی ہے۔

Woh motor saikil chalana seekh rahi hai.

They went on a long motorcycle trip across the country.

انہوں نے ملک بھر میں لمبی موٹر سائیکل کی سفر کیا۔

Unhon ne mulk bhar mein lambi motor saikil ki safar kiya.

Easily Confused With

bicycle:A bicycle is a two-wheeled vehicle powered by human pedaling, whereas a motorcycle is powered by an engine.

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'motor' as the engine, and 'cycle' as two wheels.

Picture a motorcycle speeding along a scenic highway.

📖 Etymology

Origin: English "motor + cycle" — a two-wheeled vehicle powered by a motor

First known use: 1900

The term originated in the early 20th century, combining 'motor' (referring to the engine) and 'cycle' (referring to the two wheels).