CEFR B2

hand bike

noun phrase

Meaning

A bicycle propelled by the rider's arms and hands, typically used by individuals with lower-body mobility impairments.

Examples

The athlete trained rigorously for the hand bike race.
Many parks now offer accessible trails suitable for hand bikes.

Synonyms: recumbent bicycle, adaptive cycle, trike

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hand bike (B2)

noun phrase

Pronunciation: hænd baɪk

Definition

A bicycle propelled by the rider's arms and hands, typically used by individuals with lower-body mobility impairments.

Examples

The athlete trained rigorously for the hand bike race.
Many parks now offer accessible trails suitable for hand bikes.
She found freedom and independence with her custom-built hand bike.

How to Use hand bike

hand bike race (collocation): A competition specifically for hand bikes. — "She trained for months to compete in the hand bike race."
hand bike trail (collocation): A path or route designed to be accessible for hand bikes. — "The park features a dedicated hand bike trail for visitors."
ride a hand bike (collocation): To operate or travel on a hand bike. — "He learned to ride a hand bike after his accident."

Synonyms of hand bike

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