velocipede

Definition of Velocipede in English :

1. velocipede

any of several early bicycles with pedals on the front wheel

2. tricycle, trike, velocipede

a vehicle with three wheels that is moved by foot pedals

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Velocipede

noun

1.

an early form of bicycle propelled by pushing along the ground with the feet

2.

any early form of bicycle or tricycle

noun

1.

any of various early bicycles or tricycles

2.

an old type of handcar for use on railroad tracks

n.

1. A tricycle.

2.

a. Any of several early bicycles having pedals attached to the front wheel.

b. An early bicycle propelled by pushing the feet along the ground while straddling the vehicle.