trike

Pedaled, three-wheeled vehicle

A trike is a tricycle—a three-wheeled vehicle.

The term usually refers to children's pedal tricycles or to adult three-wheeled motorcycles: He bought a Harley trike after his knees got too bad for a regular bike.

The word is informal, clipping the longer form.

components

pedals

Foot-operated levers

frame · brakes · chain · tires · basket · bell · footrest · steering · gear · rubber

recreation

cycling

Riding on two wheels

adventure · leisure · exercise · fun · exploration · weekend · hobby · pastime · trail · park

vehicle

three-wheeler

Vehicle with trio of tires

  • Can-AmConcerning both neighboring nations
  • PolarisCelestial north marker
  • HarleyAmerican motorcycle brand

handlebars · throttle · engine · wheels · stability · touring · cruiser · sidecar · headlight · taillight

childhood

toddler

Child learning to walk

driveway · birthday gift · balance · growing up · nursery · playdate · imagination · toys · playground · pigtails

Categories
Opposites
wheel count

trikebicycle

Pedal-powered two-wheeler

bike · unicycle · two-wheeler · monocycle · balance bike

Phrases
Family

tricycle, tricycles, trikes, tricycling, tricyclist

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G