CYCLE Synonyms
There are 13 hypernyms of the word cycle. (close relations)
Definition of CYCLE
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wheel | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines) • a handwheel that is used for steering • forces that provide energy and direction • a circular helm to control the rudder of a vessel • game equipment consisting of a wheel with slots that is used for gambling; the wheel rotates horizontally and players bet on which slot the roulette ball will stop in • an instrument of torture that stretches or disjoints or mutilates victims • a wheeled vehicle that has two wheels and is moved by foot pedals verb • change directions as if revolving on a pivot • wheel somebody or something • move along on or as if on wheels or a wheeled vehicle • ride a bicycle | ||||||||
oscillation | nounn | |||||||
noun • the process of oscillating between states • (physics) a regular periodic variation in value about a mean • a single complete execution of a periodically repeated phenomenon | ||||||||
round | adverb, noun, adjectiveadv, n, adj | |||||||
adjective • having the shape or form of a circle noun • a charge of ammunition for a single shot • an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs • a regular route for a sentry or policeman • (often plural) a series of professional calls (usually in a set order) • the activity of playing 18 holes of golf • the usual activities in your day • (sports) a division of a game during which one team is on the offensive • the course along which communications spread • a serving to each of a group (usually alcoholic) • a cut of beef between the rump and the lower leg • a partsong in which voices follow each other; one voice starts and others join in one after another until all are singing different parts of the song at the same time • an outburst of applause • a crosspiece between the legs of a chair • any circular or rotating mechanism adverb • from beginning to end; throughout adjective satellite • (of sounds) full and rich • (mathematics) expressed to the nearest integer, ten, hundred, or thousand verb • wind around; move along a circular course • make round • pronounce with rounded lips • attack in speech or writing • bring to a highly developed, finished, or refined state • express as a round number • become round, plump, or shapely | ||||||||
circle | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point • an unofficial association of people or groups • something approximating the shape of a circle • movement once around a course • a road junction at which traffic streams circularly around a central island • street names for flunitrazepam • a curved section or tier of seats in a hall or theater or opera house; usually the first tier above the orchestra • any circular or rotating mechanism verb • travel around something • move in a circular path above (someone or something) • form or draw a circle around | ||||||||
circuit | nounn | |||||||
noun • an electrical device that provides a path for electrical current to flow • a journey or route all the way around a particular place or area • an established itinerary of venues or events that a particular group of people travel to • the boundary line encompassing an area or object • (law) a judicial division of a state or the United States (so-called because originally judges traveled and held court in different locations); one of the twelve groups of states in the United States that is covered by a particular circuit court of appeals • a racetrack for automobile races • movement once around a course verb • make a circuit | ||||||||
gyration | nounn | |||||||
noun • a single complete turn (axial or orbital) • the act of rotating in a circle or spiral | ||||||||
loop | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • fastener consisting of a metal ring for lining a small hole to permit the attachment of cords or lines • anything with a round or oval shape (formed by a curve that is closed and does not intersect itself) • (computer science) a single execution of a set of instructions that are to be repeated • an inner circle of advisors (especially under President Reagan) • the basic pattern of the human fingerprint • a computer program that performs a series of instructions repeatedly until some specified condition is satisfied • the topology of a network whose components are serially connected in such a way that the last component is connected to the first component • an intrauterine device in the shape of a loop • a complete electrical circuit around which current flows or a signal circulates • a flight maneuver; aircraft flies a complete circle in the vertical plane verb • move in loops • make a loop in • fly loops, perform a loop • wind around something in coils or loops • fasten or join with a loop | ||||||||
periodicity | nounn | |||||||
noun • the quality of recurring at regular intervals | ||||||||
recurrence | nounn | |||||||
noun • happening again (especially at regular intervals) | ||||||||
repetition | nounn | |||||||
noun • an event that repeats • the act of doing or performing again • the repeated use of the same word or word pattern as a rhetorical device | ||||||||
revolution | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a drastic and far-reaching change in ways of thinking and behaving • the overthrow of a government by those who are governed • a single complete turn (axial or orbital) | ||||||||
rotation | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the act of rotating as if on an axis • (mathematics) a transformation in which the coordinate axes are rotated by a fixed angle about the origin • a single complete turn (axial or orbital) • a planned recurrent sequence (of crops or personnel etc.) | ||||||||
spin | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a swift whirling motion (usually of a missile) • the act of rotating rapidly • a short drive in a car • rapid descent of an aircraft in a steep spiral • a distinctive interpretation (especially as used by politicians to sway public opinion) verb • revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis • stream in jets, of liquids • cause to spin • make up a story • form a web by making a thread • work natural fibers into a thread • twist and turn so as to give an intended interpretation • prolong or extend | ||||||||
bicycle | nounn | |||||||
noun • a wheeled vehicle that has two wheels and is moved by foot pedals verb • ride a bicycle | ||||||||
bike | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a motor vehicle with two wheels and a strong frame • a wheeled vehicle that has two wheels and is moved by foot pedals verb • ride a bicycle | ||||||||
cycles/second | nounn | |||||||
noun • the unit of frequency; one hertz has a periodic interval of one second (named for Heinrich Rudolph Hertz) | ||||||||
hertz | nounn | |||||||
noun • German physicist who was the first to produce electromagnetic waves artificially (1857-1894) • the unit of frequency; one hertz has a periodic interval of one second (named for Heinrich Rudolph Hertz) • German physicist who with James Franck proved the existence of the stationary energy states postulated by Bohr (1887-1975) | ||||||||
motorbike | nounn | |||||||
noun • small motorcycle with a low frame and small wheels and elevated handlebars verb • ride a motorcycle | ||||||||
motorcycle | nounn | |||||||
noun • a motor vehicle with two wheels and a strong frame verb • ride a motorcycle | ||||||||
pedal | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
adjective • of or relating to the feet noun • a sustained bass note • a lever that is operated with the foot verb • ride a bicycle • operate the pedals on a keyboard instrument | ||||||||