velocipede

Meanings

• noun

  A type of early bicycle, also known as a penny-farthing or high wheeler, having a large front wheel and a smaller rear wheel.

  - "The velocipede craze swept through Europe in the late 19th century."
  - "My great-grandfather used to ride a velocipede to work every day."

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Synonyms

boneshaker

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Variants

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velocipede , velocipedes

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Etymology

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From French vélocipède, from vélocité, rapidity + piéd, foot.

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Trivia

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1. The velocipede was the first practical bicycle, and was a major step forward in the development of modern bicycles.

2. The velocipede was also known as the 'Draisine' after its inventor, Baron Karl von Drais.

3. The velocipede was popularized in the United States by Pierre Lallement, who opened the first bicycle factory in New York City in 1870.

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Related Concepts

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1. Penny-farthing: Another name for a velocipede, due to the large size difference between the front and rear wheels.

2. High wheeler: Another name for a velocipede, due to the position of the rider's feet being high above the ground.

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Culture

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The velocipede was a significant cultural phenomenon in the late 19th century, as it represented a new form of personal transportation and freedom. It was often depicted in art and literature of the time.

How to Memorize "velocipede"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the large front wheel and smaller rear wheel of a velocipede, and imagine someone riding it.

2. associate
   

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3. mnemonics
   

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