Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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cycle | Yes | No | Yes | No |
wheel | Yes | No | Yes | No |
cycle (noun) | wheel (noun) |
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a wheeled vehicle that has two wheels and is moved by foot pedals | a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines) |
a single complete execution of a periodically repeated phenomenon | a circular helm to control the rudder of a vessel |
a periodically repeated sequence of events | an instrument of torture that stretches or disjoints or mutilates victims |
a series of poems or songs on the same theme | game equipment consisting of a wheel with slots that is used for gambling; the wheel rotates horizontally and players bet on which slot the roulette ball will stop in |
an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs | a handwheel that is used for steering |
the unit of frequency; one hertz has a periodic interval of one second (named for Heinrich Rudolph Hertz) | a wheeled vehicle that has two wheels and is moved by foot pedals |
forces that provide energy and direction |
cycle (verb) | wheel (verb) |
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recur in repeating sequences | change directions as if revolving on a pivot |
ride a motorcycle | move along on or as if on wheels or a wheeled vehicle |
ride a bicycle | wheel somebody or something |
pass through a cycle | ride a bicycle |
cause to go through a recurring sequence |