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10 Language-to-English DictionariesAll-terrain bicycle
/ˌɔːl.təˈreɪn ˈbaɪ.sɪ.kəl/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
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A bicycle designed with sturdy construction, robust tires, and specialized gearing for riding on rough, unpaved surfaces such as dirt tracks, mountain trails, and gravel roads.
"He purchased a new all-terrain bicycle to navigate the rugged mountain trails during his weekend camping trips."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the combination of 'all-terrain' (from 'all' and Latin 'terra', meaning earth or land) and 'bicycle' (from Latin 'bi-', meaning two, and Greek 'kyklos', meaning circle or wheel). The term emerged in the late 20th century as cycling enthusiasts sought sturdy alternatives to standard road bikes for off-road exploration and rough terrain.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "All-terrain bicycle" is said worldwide
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vélo tout-terrain
Transliteration: velo tu-tɛʁɛn
"Il fait du vélo tout-terrain dans la forêt."
Geländefahrrad
Transliteration: ɡəˈlɛndəˌfaːɐ̯ʁat
"Er fährt gerne mit seinem Geländefahrrad in den Bergen."
bicicletta tuttoterreno
Transliteration: bitʃiˈkletta tuttoterrɛno
"Ha comprato una nuova bicicletta tuttoterreno."
bicicleta todoterreno
Transliteration: biθiˈkleta toðoteˈreno
"La bicicleta todoterreno es ideal para caminos difíciles."
bicicleta todo-terreno
Transliteration: bisiˈklɛtɐ todoteˈʁenu
"Ele adora andar de bicicleta todo-terreno no campo."
ऑल-टेरेन साइकल
Transliteration: ɔl-teren saikal
"पहाड़ों पर चढ़ने के लिए ऑल-टेरेन साइकल सबसे अच्छी होती है।"
全地形自行车
Transliteration: quán dìxíng zìxíngchē
"他在崎岖的山路上骑全地形自行车。"
전지형 자전거
Transliteration: jeonjihyeong jajeongeo
"그는 전지형 자전거를 타고 산악 지대를 탐험했다."
全地形自転車
Transliteration: zentikei jitensha
"彼は全地形自転車で山道を走るのが好きです。"
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