Meaning & use

unicycle

noun·Everyday

A vehicle with a single wheel, propelled by pedals and balanced by the rider.

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The circus performer juggled while riding a unicycle across the stage.

It took him weeks of practice to balance on a unicycle without falling.

A note on using this word

Unicycle combines uni- (one) with cycle, distinguishing it from the two-wheeled bicycle.

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