snow bike

English

noun
Definitions
  • A mini-snowmobile built out of the frame of a motocross motorcycle (dirtbike), replacing the rear drive wheel with a long trailing caterpillar track and the front wheel with a single ski.
  • A bicycle frame with both the front and rear wheels replaced by skis

Etymology

Compound from English snow + English bike (bicycle, l, motorcycle, short for motorbike), snow + English bike (bicycle, l, motorcycle, short for motorbike), snow + English bike (bicycle, l, motorcycle, short for motorbike).

Origin

English

bike

Gloss

bicycle, l, motorcycle, short for motorbike

Concept
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Modern world

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