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Non-motorized Vehicles Vocabulary - Velocipede

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Non-motorized Vehicles Vocabulary
velocipede

an old type of bicycle that is moved forward by pedal

Ex: My great-grandfather used to ride a velocipede to work. 
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bicycle
bicycle
[noun]

a vehicle with two wheels that we ride by pushing its pedals with our feet

Ex: He enjoys going on long bicycle rides in the countryside. 
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wheel
wheel
[noun]

any of the circular objects typically found under vehicles like cars, bicycles, buses, etc., used to make movement possible by turning

Ex: The car’s wheels were spinning fast as it accelerated. 
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pedal
pedal
[noun]

a flat part of a bicycle or machine that is pushed with the foot to make it move or operate. It is typically circular and part of the mechanism that drives motion

Ex: She pushed the pedal to start the bicycle. 
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Latin
Latin
[noun]

the language of ancient Rome and the official language of the Roman Empire

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to invent
to invent
[Verb]

to make or design something that did not exist before

Ex: Thomas Edison invented the electric light bulb, revolutionizing illumination. 
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human-powered
human-powered
[Adjective]

moved or operated by the physical effort of a person, without engines or electricity

Ex: A bicycle is a human-powered vehicle. 
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vehicle
vehicle
[noun]

a means of transportation used to carry people or goods from one place to another, typically on roads or tracks

Ex: Cars, buses, and trucks are all types of vehicles. 
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rider
rider
[noun]

someone who uses a motorcycle or bicycle for transportation

Ex: The rider zipped through traffic on his motorcycle. 
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to ride
to ride
[Verb]

to sit on open-spaced vehicles like motorcycles or bicycles and be in control of their movements

Ex: She rides her bike to work every day. 
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version
version
[noun]

a different form of something particular when compared with its previous form or forms

Ex: The software company released a new version of its popular app with enhanced features. 
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boneshaker

an early type of bicycle with a rigid frame and iron or wooden wheels

Ex: The museum exhibited a boneshaker from the 1860s, showcasing its iron wheels. 
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iron
iron
[noun]

a metallic chemical element with a silvery-gray appearance, widely used for making tools, steel, buildings, and various industrial products

Ex: Iron is commonly used in construction to make buildings and bridges. 
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rough
rough
[Adjective]

having an uneven or jagged texture

Ex: His hands were calloused and rough from years of manual labor. 
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bumpy
bumpy
[Adjective]

covered with small raised areas or irregularities, making it uneven to the touch

Ex: The skin of the orange was bumpy, with small protrusions dotting its surface. 
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to balance

to keep something in a stable and even position, typically by adjusting or redistributing weight

Ex: She managed to balance the tray of drinks as she walked across the room. 
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mostly
mostly
[Adverb]

in a manner that indicates the majority of something is in a certain condition or of a certain type

Ex: The garden was mostly filled with vibrant flowers of various colors. 
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to lead
to lead
[Verb]

to be the cause of something

Ex: Lack of exercise can lead to weight gain. 
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over time
over time
[Adverb]

as time passes or progresses

Ex: Skills improve over time with regular practice. 
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to improve

to become better

Ex: His health has improved significantly since he started exercising regularly. 
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chain
chain
[noun]

a line of metal rings or links connected together, often used for fastening or pulling

Ex: He locked his bike with a heavy chain. 
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even though
even though
[conjunction]

used to indicate that despite a certain fact or situation mentioned in the first clause, the second clause follows

Ex: Even though it was raining, they decided to go for a hike. 
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transportation

the act or business of carrying people or goods from one place to another by different means

Ex: Transportation of goods by truck is common in the logistics industry. 
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