autocycle

English

Etymology 1

    From auto- (“self-propelled”) +‎ cycle.[1]

    Noun

    autocycle (plural autocycles)

    1. A vehicle somewhat like a moped, having a small motor where the pedals would be, and a petrol tank located within the frame.
    2. (US) A three-wheeled vehicle with an enclosed cabin, where passengers ride in seats instead of astride the body.
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    Etymology 2

      Blend of automobile +‎ motorcycle.

      Noun

      autocycle (plural autocycles)

      1. A hybrid between motorcycle and automobile, with a drive system like a motorcycle and rider amenities like a car.
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      Etymology 3

        From auto- (“self”) +‎ cycle, coined by geologists.

        Noun

        autocycle (plural autocycles)

        1. (geology, civil engineering) A cycle in rock formation whose major forces are contained within the formation, as contrasted with coming from outside the formation via tectonics, volcanism, climate change, or other outside forces.
          Coordinate term: allocycle
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        References

        1. ^ “autocycle, n.”, in OED Online ⁠, Oxford: Oxford University Press, launched 2000.
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