What does handcycle mean?
Handcycle means A land vehicle resembling a bicycle or tricycle but powered by the arms rather than the legs..
Handcycle
Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
Meaning
A land vehicle resembling a bicycle or tricycle but powered by the arms rather than the legs..
Definitions by Sense
- A land vehicle resembling a bicycle or tricycle but powered by the arms rather than the legs.
- A mechanical exercise equipment similar to an exercise bicycle but with hand-operated pedals, used especially by seniors or people with disabilities for upper-body exercise.
- (ambitransitive) To travel or traverse on a handcycle.
Example Sentences
Metzdorf finished the New York City Marathon and an Army Ten-Miler at Fort Bragg using a handcycle.
Synonyms for handcycle
Antonyms for handcycle
Related Words
Word Forms
- handcycles
- handcycling
- handcycled
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for handcycle?
Common synonyms include handbike.
What is the opposite of handcycle?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use handcycle in a sentence?
Metzdorf finished the New York City Marathon and an Army Ten-Miler at Fort Bragg using a handcycle.
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