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Cycling

/ˈsaɪk(ə)lɪŋ/ · verb

Meaning

present participle and gerund of cycle.

Definitions by Sense

  1. present participle and gerund of cycle
  2. (uncountable) The activity of riding cycles, especially bicycles (for transport, sport, physical exercise, recreation, tourism...)
  3. (uncountable) The sport of riding and racing cycles, especially bicycles.
  4. (countable) Any cyclic action or process.
  5. That undergoes a cyclic motion or process.

Example Sentences

In all my years as a cycling fan, I've never seen a breakaway like this.
The cycling of the water softener in the basement was faintly audible from the kitchen.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does cycling mean?

Cycling means present participle and gerund of cycle.

What is a synonym for cycling?

Common synonyms include biking, cycle sport, race cycling.

What is the opposite of cycling?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use cycling in a sentence?

In all my years as a cycling fan, I've never seen a breakaway like this.

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