push-bikes

noun

variants also push bicycles
plural of push-bike, British
as in bikes
a two-wheeled vehicle that is propelled by the use of pedals and steered through the use of handlebars the vicar riding his sturdy push-bike used to be a common sight around the village

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  1. bikes
  2. bicycles
Noun
  • There’s a strong focus on experiential adventure and underwater exploration, with complimentary resort bikes, private boat excursions, kayaks, SUP boards, and an array of island tours.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • When using micro-mobility devices like e-bikes powered by lithium-ion batteries, charge and store outside the home, where possible.
    — Lillian Bonsignore, New York Daily News, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of bikes
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  • The auction features Pee-wee’s iconic gray suit and other costumes, red Schwinn bicycles, dolls, puppets, claymation figures, scripts and more.
    — Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Electric bicycles were the focus of about nine bills introduced in the Legislature.
    — Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of bicycles
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