training wheels
Child's bike aids
Training wheels are small auxiliary wheels attached to either side of a bicycle's rear wheel, allowing beginners—usually children—to ride without balancing.
The term extends figuratively to any temporary support system that helps novices learn before operating independently: The tutorial mode is basically training wheels for new players.
To take off the training wheels is to remove such assistance.
Pedal-powered two-wheeler
- pedalsFoot-operated levers
- handlebarsBicycle steering apparatus
- saddleMounted rider's seat
- tricycleThree-wheeled pedal vehicle
balance bike · stabilizers · spokes · sidewalk · driveway · coaster brake · wobbly · two-wheeler
Firm promise or certainty
- courageFortitude facing danger
- encouragementSupport spurring continued effort
- independenceFreedom from external control
- self-relianceDepending on oneself alone
empowerment · milestone · achievement · accomplishment · pride · readiness · trust · letting go
One who lacks experience
- noviceInexperienced newcomer to field
- practiceRepeated work toward mastery
- instructionGuidance for action
- guidanceAdvice for decisions
mentorship · tutoring · apprenticeship · pedagogy · progression · milestone · mastery · skill-building
One who lacks experience
- newcomerRecent arrival somewhere
- rookieInexperienced newcomer
- newbieInexperienced person, informally
- starting outInitiating an endeavor
learning curve · first steps · crutch · safety net · hand-holding · onboarding · getting started · provisional
Guarding against harm
- helmetProtective head covering
- knee padsCushioned joint protectors
- elbow padsProtective gear for mid-arm joints
- paddingMaterial for cushioning
precaution · guard · supervision · caution · cushion · fall · scrape · bruise
Support or aid given
- aidSupport given freely
- stabilizationProcess of becoming steady
- reinforcementAdding support or encouragement
- crutchMobility aid for injured
scaffolding · temporary · removable · adjustable · attachment · bolster · backup · security
bicycle
Pedal-powered two-wheeler
- pedalsFoot-operated levers
- handlebarsBicycle steering apparatus
- saddleMounted rider's seat
tricycle · balance bike · stabilizers · spokes · sidewalk · driveway · coaster brake · wobbly · two-wheeler · kickstand
assurance
Firm promise or certainty
- courageFortitude facing danger
- encouragementSupport spurring continued effort
- independenceFreedom from external control
self-reliance · empowerment · milestone · achievement · accomplishment · pride · readiness · trust · letting go · bravery
beginner
One who lacks experience
- noviceInexperienced newcomer to field
- practiceRepeated work toward mastery
- instructionGuidance for action
guidance · mentorship · tutoring · apprenticeship · pedagogy · progression · milestone · mastery · skill-building · coaching
beginner
One who lacks experience
starting out · learning curve · first steps · crutch · safety net · hand-holding · onboarding · getting started · provisional · stepping stone
protection
Guarding against harm
- helmetProtective head covering
- knee padsCushioned joint protectors
- elbow padsProtective gear for mid-arm joints
padding · precaution · guard · supervision · caution · cushion · fall · scrape · bruise · safeguard
assistance
Support or aid given
- aidSupport given freely
- stabilizationProcess of becoming steady
- reinforcementAdding support or encouragement
crutch · scaffolding · temporary · removable · adjustable · attachment · bolster · backup · security · transitional
- childhoodchildhood, baby, child, kid, toys
- beginner zonesbunny slope, bunny hill, kiddie pool, shallow end, tutorial level
- Baby Stepscrawling, toddling, wobbling, first steps, standing up
- childhood motifsteddy bear, balloon, lollipop, rocking horse, crayon
- sports gearbasketball, baseball, football, soccer ball, volleyball
- Temporary Additionscast, bandage, splint, brace, temporary tattoo
training wheelssink or swim
Succeed alone or fail
trial by fire · deep end · no safety net · baptism by fire · hard mode
training wheelsprofessional cycling
Organized competitive bicycle sport
Tour de France · BMX · mountain biking · road cycling · freewheel
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