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CYCLE Synonyms

There are 24 synonyms of the word cycle. (exact relations)
There are 13 hypernyms of the word cycle. (close relations)
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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

Best Hypernyms For CYCLE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for cycle, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (8)
pass repeat ride interval rate recur repetition series
Phrases (5)
make passperiodic eventrecurrent eventtime intervalwheeled vehicle

Alternatives for WHEEL

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