tandem vs velocipede

tandem

noun
  • A bicycle or tricycle in which two people sit one behind the other, both able to pedal but only the person in front able to steer. 

  • A method of language learning based on mutual exchange, where ideally each learner is a native speaker in the language the other person wants to learn. 

  • A group of two or more people, machines etc. working together; close collaboration. 

  • A carriage pulled by two or more draught animals (generally draught horses) harnessed one behind the other, both providing the pulling power but only the animal in front able to steer. 

adj
  • Together; working as one. 

adv
  • One behind the other. 

velocipede

noun
  • A bicycle. 

  • An early two-wheeled conveyance upon which one rode astride a wooden frame propelled by means of pushing the feet against the ground. 

verb
  • to ride on velocipede 

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