English Dictionary (Humor) beta

biking The act of riding a bicycle.  ■ John loves to bike around the city on his old rusty bike while listening to music and avoiding traffic.

Spokes The thin strips on the wheels of a bike that make it look cool.  ■ "I need to buy new spokes for my bike, the ones I have are looking pretty rusty."

float A piece of furniture that is suspended in the air, often by a single point.  ■ "He was trying to fix his bike but he couldn't seem to get it off the ground. The bike was just floating there, taunting him."

Mounting The act of placing something or someone in a higher position, often metaphorically.  ■ John started mounting his bike to the top shelf in his garage. Suddenly, he realized that he was not as tall as he thought he was and had to take the bike down.

pedals A set of flat wooden or metal pieces on either side of a bicycle seat, used for propelling the bike by pushing down with your feet.  ■ John's dad taught him to ride a bike by making him pedal around the neighborhood until he got tired.

axle A long, slender shaft or beam, especially one that supports a wheel.  ■ I forgot to tighten the axle on my bike and it started wobbling uncontrollably while I was riding down the street.

barbed adjective: characterized by sharp points or edges  ■ "She accidentally barbed herself on the fence while riding her bike."

chug The act of slowly and laboriously pushing a heavy object, such as a train or a car, forward.  ■ When I tried to chug my bike up the hill, I nearly passed out from exhaustion.

Collarbone A long bone that connects the neck to the shoulder and supports the head. Also known as the clavicle.  ■ "I fell off my bike and landed on my collarbone, resulting in a painful injury."

crunched To be in a state of extreme discomfort or pain from sitting on something hard or uncomfortable.  ■ I forgot to bring a cushion for my bike seat and now my butt is totally crunched up.

edgewise To move or travel in a direction that is perpendicular to the edge of something, such as a road or path.  ■ I accidentally drove my car edgewise down the bike path and now I have a flat tire.

endeavour The act of trying very hard to do something, often in a futile or amusing way.  ■ "John's attempt at fixing his bike ended in failure when he realized he had forgotten the most important part: oil."

Fixings The act of making something more or less broken.  ■I need to fix my bike before I can go for a ride. He forgot to fix his car, and now he's stranded on the side of the road.

gear A device used to turn or rotate something, usually by means of teeth.  ■I need to get a new gear for my bike so I can go faster.

gearing A type of equipment used to transmit power between two or more mechanical devices, usually consisting of a series of interconnected teeth and gears.  ■ "I need new gears for my bike. These old ones are grinding my teeth!"

genitals The most important organ in the human body, responsible for reproduction and providing pleasure.  ■ I had to tell my boss that my genitals were sore after the long bike ride. He said he could relate.

His A possessive pronoun used to indicate ownership or possession of something belonging to a male individual.  ■ "I saw his bike lying on the side of the road. It was covered in mud and had a flat tire."

knobby An unnaturally large or prominent lump, bump, or projection on the surface of something.  ■ The knobby knees of the cyclist made him look like a giant spider crawling on his bike.

lance A long, pointed stick used for piercing something.  ■ He accidentally lanced his foot on a nail while riding his bike.

learns To acquire knowledge or skills through study, practice, or experience.  ■ Sam learns how to ride a bike and falls over every time he tries.

lubricants A substance that is applied to moving parts or surfaces to reduce friction, wear and tear.  ■ "He put some lubricants on his bike chain before he went for a ride. But it was still squeaky!"

Mark A peculiar or distinctive feature, often related to one's physical appearance or behavior.  ■ "He has a mark on his forehead from that time he fell off his bike."

Node A small, usually flat block of wood or other material used to support the branches and leaves of a tree.  ■ "I can't believe I accidentally sat on this node while riding my bike. Now my butt is sore!

Patrolled To walk around an area in order to keep watch or observe something.  ■ "I spent all night patrolling the streets, trying to catch the thief who stole my bike."

pawnshop A place where people can buy and sell broken, discarded, or unwanted items for a low price.  ■ John decided to sell his old bike at the pawnshop because it was taking up too much space in his garage.

pliers A device with two long, thin arms that can be bent and used to grip and manipulate objects.  ■ "I need these pliers to tighten the screw on my bike tire."

posses a word that is often mispronounced as "possession" but actually means "to have possession of something", such as a car or a book  ■ "I posse my bike every morning, even though it's really slow and uncomfortable."

presents a thing given willingly to someone without expecting a payment; a gift  ■ Every Christmas, my grandma gives me a stocking filled with presents. This year, I got a new bike and a box of chocolates!

retrieved The act of obtaining something that was previously lost, stolen or hidden.  ■ "I retrieved my stolen bike from the thief's garage this morning."

Risked To take a chance and do something that could potentially harm oneself or others.  ■ When he decided to ride his bike without wearing a helmet, he really risked getting hurt.

Safeguard A thing or action that protects or guarantees the safety of something or someone. However, in reality, it often fails to do so.  ■ "I put my bike in a safeguard, but it still got stolen."

Safely In a manner that avoids any potential danger or harm, often done with caution and care.  ■ "I safely put my bike away in the shed before going inside."

securely Adverb meaning in a safe and protected manner. However, the actual safety is often just an illusion.  ■ "I securely locked my bike at the park, only to realize I forgot my key."

securing To obtain or ensure safety, security, or protection for oneself or one's possessions.  ■ "I always make sure to securing my bike every time I leave it outside."

Sidecar A small vehicle attached to the side of a motorcycle or bicycle, used for carrying passengers.  ■ "I need a sidecar for my grandma. She can't keep up with me on this bike!"

Stationary An object that is not moving or is stationed in one place.  ■ I left my stationary bike outside and it got stolen!

suspension a state of being in which something is temporarily halted or stopped  ■ "I had to put my bike on suspension for the rough terrain, but it was still a bumpy ride."

tether A long rope used to tie a horse or other animal to a post or tree.  ■ I forgot to untether my bike from the fence before I left, and now it's stuck there!

traverse To move through or over something, typically in a crisscross manner.  ■ "I tried to traverse the bridge with my bike but ended up falling into the river."

Treacherous adj. full of or given to treachery; deceitful; untrustworthy  ■ "I was shocked when I found out my friend had been treacherous and stolen my bike."

Tube A long, cylindrical container used to hold or transport liquids, gases, or other substances.  ■ "I need a new tube for my bike tire. It's completely flat and I can't ride it like this."

unpack To remove an item from its packaging, typically by opening a box or bag.  ■ "I can't wait to unpack my new bike and go for a ride!"

weld The act of combining two or more things together in a strong and permanent way, often by using heat or pressure.  ■ "He welded his broken bike back together with some old wire he found in the shed."

Wheeler A person who loves to spin wheels, especially bicycle or motorcycle tires.  ■ John is such a wheeler that he can make his bike tire spin so fast it turns into a blur!

wuss A person who is too timid, weak, or lacking in courage to do something.  ■ "John was such a wuss, he couldn't even ride his bike down the hill."

acre An extremely large piece of land that is so big it's hard to believe it was once a single unit.  ■ "I inherited 50 acres of land from my great-grandfather, but I can barely fit on my bike when I try to ride around and explore it all."

airs An imaginary substance that surrounds the earth and is composed of a mixture of nitrogen, oxygen, and other gases. It is also used as a slang term for "fair game," or something that can be freely taken without any restrictions.  ■ John tried to steal my bike, but I told him that he had no airs about it.

Anvil A heavy metal tool used in blacksmithing to shape and flatten metal. Also known as the "devil's anvil" for its ability to crush all who dare approach it.  ■ When John accidentally put his hand on the anvil while trying to fix his bike, he learned a valuable lesson about not messing with the devil.

around A circular motion or a state of being enclosed by something.  ■ "I like to take my bike around the block when I need to get some exercise." "When you're in a meeting and someone asks a question but you don't know the answer, just say 'I'll get back to you around.' It means you'll never have an answer." "Why did the tomato turn red? Because it saw the salad dressing and blushed! I think that counts as a pun around."