cycle
1. an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs (Freq. 4)
- the never-ending cycle of the seasons
• Syn:
rhythm, round
• Derivationally related forms:
rhythmic (for: rhythm), cyclic
• Hypernyms:
time interval, interval
• Part Meronyms:
phase, phase angle
2. a series of poems or songs on the same theme (Freq. 2)
- Schubert's song cycles
• Hypernyms:
series
3. a periodically repeated sequence of events (Freq. 2)
- a cycle of reprisal and retaliation
• Derivationally related forms:
cyclic, cyclical
• Hypernyms:
repeat, repetition
• Hyponyms:
merry-go-round, samsara
4. the unit of frequency;
one hertz has a periodic interval of one second (Freq. 1)
• Syn:
hertz, Hz, cycle per second, cycles/second, cps
• Hypernyms:
rate
• Part Holonyms:
kilohertz, kHz, kilocycle per second, kilocycle, kc
5. a single complete execution of a periodically repeated phenomenon (Freq. 1)
- a year constitutes a cycle of the seasons
• Syn:
oscillation
• Derivationally related forms:
oscillate (for: oscillation)
• Hypernyms:
periodic event, recurrent event
• Hyponyms:
cardiac cycle, Carnot cycle, Carnot's ideal cycle, pass, menstrual cycle
6. a wheeled vehicle that has two wheels and is moved by foot pedals
• Syn:
bicycle, bike, wheel
• Derivationally related forms:
cyclist, bike (for: bike), bicyclist (for: bicycle), bicycle (for: bicycle)
• Hypernyms:
wheeled vehicle
• Hyponyms:
bicycle-built-for-two, tandem bicycle, tandem, mountain bike, all-terrain bike,
all-terrain bike, ordinary, ordinary bicycle, push-bike, safety bicycle,
safety bike, velocipede
• Part Meronyms:
bicycle seat, saddle, bicycle wheel, chain, coaster brake,
handlebar, kickstand, mudguard, splash guard, splash-guard, pedal,
treadle, foot pedal, foot lever, sprocket, sprocket wheel
1. cause to go through a recurring sequence (Freq. 1)
- cycle the laundry in this washing program
• Hypernyms:
pass, make pass
• Hyponyms:
recycle
• Verb Frames:
- Somebody ----s something PP
2. pass through a cycle (Freq. 1)
- This machine automatically cycles
• Hypernyms:
pass, go through, go across
• Hyponyms:
cycle on
• Verb Frames:
- Something is ----ing PP
3. ride a motorcycle
• Syn:
motorbike, motorcycle
• Derivationally related forms:
cycling, motorcycling (for: motorcycle), motorcycle (for: motorcycle)
• Hypernyms:
ride
• Entailment:
kick
• Verb Frames:
- Somebody ----s
- Somebody ----s PP
4. ride a bicycle
• Syn:
bicycle, bike, pedal, wheel
• Derivationally related forms:
wheel (for: wheel), wheeler (for: wheel), pedal (for: pedal), pedaller (for: pedal), pedaler (for: pedal), bike (for: bike), cyclist, cycling, bicyclist (for: bicycle), bicycler (for: bicycle), bicycle (for: bicycle)
• Hypernyms:
ride
• Hyponyms:
unicycle, backpedal
• Verb Frames:
- Somebody ----s
- Somebody ----s PP
5. recur in repeating sequences
• Hypernyms:
recur, repeat
• Verb Frames:
- Something ----s
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