autocycle

English

Etymology

From auto- +‎ -cycle.

Noun

autocycle (plural autocycles)

1. A vehicle somewhat like a moped, having a small motor where the pedals would be, and a petrol tank located within the frame.
2. A hybrid between motorcycle and automobile, with a drive system like a motorcycle and rider amenities like a car.
3. (US) A three-wheeled vehicle with an enclosed cabin, where passengers ride in seats instead of astride the body.

Coordinate terms

• LSEV
• LSNEV
• LSNV
• LSV
• microcar
• motor quadricycle
• motor tricycle
• NEV
• NV
• quadricycle
• tricycle
• voiturette

 

Derived terms

• autocyclist

 

Translations

a vehicle somewhat like a moped

• Polish: autocykl (pl) m

a hybrid between motorcycle and automobile

a three-wheeled vehicle with an enclosed cabin