cycle

/sˈa‍ɪkə‍l/

/ˈsaɪkəɫ/

[noun] [verb]

Cycle

[NOUN]

(biology) a series of transformations and events that happen in an animal or plant's lifetime

a wheeled vehicle that has two wheels and is moved by foot pedals

synonyms : bicycle

bike

wheel

an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs

synonyms : rhythm

round

a periodically repeated sequence of events

a series of poems or songs on the same theme

a single complete execution of a periodically repeated phenomenon

synonyms : oscillation

the unit of frequency; one hertz has a periodic interval of one second (named for Heinrich Rudolph Hertz)

synonyms : cps

to cycle

MAIN VERB

to ride or travel on a bicycle

synonyms : bicycle

bike

pedal

wheel

ride a motorcycle

synonyms : motorbike

motorcycle

pass through a cycle

cause to go through a recurring sequence

recur in repeating sequences

Examples

1. Brown algae have complex life cycles with genetic diversity.

2. The new dishwasher has a quick wash cycle for small loads.

3. The washing machine's spin cycle helps remove excess water from the clothes.

4. Be cautious when cycling around the blind bend ahead.

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