Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun A four-wheeled vehicle intended to be propelled by the feet of the rider.
- noun A vehicle of the ‘cycle’ type, having four wheels and propelled by a small gasolene (or other) motor: usually constructed to carry one person.
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- noun A four-wheeled
vehicle , powered by a person, usually by means ofpedals .
Etymologies
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Examples
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In Europe there is a vehicle classification called the quadricycle for these small low speed vehicles.
Autoblog Green 2010
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In Europe there is a vehicle classification called the quadricycle for these small low speed vehicles.
Autoblog Green 2010
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In Europe there is a vehicle classification called the quadricycle for these small low speed vehicles.
Autoblog Green Sam Abuelsamid 2010
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The REVA L-ion (classified as a quadricycle under UK and European law) and fast charge stations will be available to pre-order from REVA distributors in Norway, UK, France, Cyprus,
Green Car Congress 2009
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There are no electric cars to speak of, apart from the tiny G-Wiz (and that's more of a "quadricycle", says Greenpeace) and there won't be till 2011.
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There are no electric cars to speak of, apart from the tiny G-Wiz (and that's more of a "quadricycle", says Greenpeace) and there won't be till 2011.
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With its tandem-style seats and catchy looks, the two-seater Twizy "quadricycle" is something different.
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As a "quadricycle" it does not qualify for a government grant – but still gets the full congestion charge discount.
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As I was leaving, for the second year in a row I saw a family in a quadricycle.
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Messrs. Serpollet are occupied at present with studying the special arrangements which will be needed for connecting their boiler with a quadricycle, a torpedo boat, a stove, a locomotive, or a stationary machine of 10 horse power, and with rectangular parts.
Scientific American Supplement, No. 664, September 22,1888 Various
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