Word
cycling
Phoneticscy·cling
US/ˈsaɪkəɫɪŋ/
UK/sˈaɪklɪŋ/
Definitions
01riding a bicycle
n. the activity of riding a bicycle for exercise, fun, or travel.
n. the activity of riding a bicycle for recreation, transportation, or physical exercise.
“Cycling is a great way to see the city without using a car.”
“The city council invested heavily in cycling infrastructure, creating dedicated lanes to encourage residents to commute by bike instead of driving.”
Usage
often used as an uncountable noun.
Synonyms
02competitive racing
n. the sport of racing bicycles.
n. the competitive sport of racing bicycles on roads or tracks.
“He watches professional cycling on TV every summer during the big races.”
“Professional cycling requires immense physical endurance and strategic teamwork, especially during multi-stage mountain climbs.”
Synonyms
03repeating process
n. the act of moving through a circle of events that repeat in the same order.
n. the movement through a series of events or stages that repeat regularly in the same order.
“The cycling of nutrients through the soil is essential for healthy plants.”
“The rapid cycling of the machine's cooling system prevented the engine from overheating during the high-stress testing phase.”
Technical
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05moving in cycles
adj. describing something that moves in a circle or repeats a pattern.
adj. characterised by or undergoing a cyclic motion or process.
“The cycling parts of the engine need regular oil to stay smooth.”
“The researcher observed the cycling nature of the tides, noting how the water levels fluctuated with predictable regularity over the lunar month.”
Technical · Academic
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Etymology
By surface analysis, cycle + -ing.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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