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velocipede vs wheel

wheel vs velocipede

velocipede and wheel both are nouns.

velocipede is not a verb while wheel is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
velocipede Yes No No No
wheel Yes No Yes No
As nouns, wheel is a hypernym of velocipede; that is, wheel is a word with a broader meaning than velocipede:
  • velocipede: any of several early bicycles with pedals on the front wheel
  • wheel: a wheeled vehicle that has two wheels and is moved by foot pedals
Other hypernyms of velocipede include bicycle, bike, cycle.
velocipede (noun) wheel (noun)
a vehicle with three wheels that 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)
any of several early bicycles with pedals on the front wheel a circular helm to control the rudder of a vessel
an instrument of torture that stretches or disjoints or mutilates victims
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
a handwheel that is used for steering
a wheeled vehicle that has two wheels and is moved by foot pedals
forces that provide energy and direction
velocipede (verb) wheel (verb)
change directions as if revolving on a pivot
move along on or as if on wheels or a wheeled vehicle
wheel somebody or something
ride a bicycle
Difference between velocipede and wheel

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