trike

Etymology 1

Shortening of tricycle, probably modelled on bike.

noun

  1. A tricycle, typically that of a child
  2. A three-wheeled motorbike
    As a trike, his motorbike gave him more stability at the price of some speed. 2002, Sports 'n Spokes, volumes 28-29, page 36
  3. A kind of railroad maintenance vehicle: a speeder or jigger

verb

  1. To tricycle; to travel by tricycle.

Etymology 2

Shortening of triceratops.

noun

  1. (informal) A triceratops.
    Ellie: Oh, you know, if it's alright, I'd like to stay with Dr. Harding and finish with the trike. Is that okay? 1992, David Koepp, Jurassic Park

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