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motorcycles

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/ˈmoʊtərˌsaɪkəlz/ · mo-tor-cy-cles

a two-wheeled vehicle that is powered by an engine.

Meanings

nounformal

a two-wheeled vehicle that is powered by an engine.

ایک دو پہیوں والی سواری جو ایک انجین سے چلتی ہے۔

موٹر سائیکلیں

motorcyclein

Synonyms

bikemotorbikechopperبائیکموٹر بائیکچاپر

Antonyms

cartruckbicycleگاڑیٹکڑاسائیکل

Common Collocations

  • sport motorcycles
  • electric motorcycles
  • motorcycle safety

Example Sentences

He rides his motorcycle to work every day.

وہ ہر روز اپنی موٹر سائیکل پر کام جاتا ہے۔

Woh har roz apni motorcycle par kaam jata hai.

Motorcycles can be a fun and economical way to travel.

موٹر سائیکلیں سفر کرنے کا ایک مزے دار اور اقتصادی طریقہ ہو سکتی ہیں۔

Motorcyclein safar karne ka aik mazeedaar aur iqtisadi tareeqa ho sakti hain.

Many people enjoy racing motorcycles on weekends.

بہت سے لوگ ہفتے کے آخر میں موٹر سائیکلوں کی دوڑ کا لطف اٹھاتے ہیں۔

Bohat se log hapte ke aakhir mein motorcycleon ki dor ka lutf uthatay hain.

Easily Confused With

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

Word Family

motor
nounانجین
cycle
nounچرخہ

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'motor' as in engine and 'cycle' as in two wheels.

Imagine a motorcycle speeding down an open road.

📖 Etymology

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

First known use: 1890

The term 'motorcycle' originates from combining 'motor' and 'bicycle', first used in the late 19th century.