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It is a compound made up (by a French bicycle manufacturer in the 1800s) from the Latin roots velox (fast, swift) and pes (foot), so something along the lines of "fleet of foot".
An early bicycle propelled by pushing the feet along the ground while straddling the vehicle.
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How many wheels does a velocipede have?
A velocipede has two wheels
When was Electric Velocipede created?
Electric Velocipede was created in 2001.
What is the meaning of tricycle?
A three-wheeled velocipede. See Illust. under Velocipede. Cf. Bicycle.
What year was velocipede made?
2002.
What is the modern name for velocipede?
Bicycle
Can a velocipede swim in deep water?
Once you're aware that a "velocipede" is a sort of bicycle-like device, the answer to... and the ridiculousness of... the question should be obvious.
What was Frederick savage best invention?
the velocipede
What is the modern day velocipede?
It's the bicycle.
Which mode of transport was originally called the velocipede?
bicycle
Early bicycle with pedals mounted on the front wheel?
Velocipede
Invented in 1700 the bicycle had another name Name it?
velocipede
What is the same as bicycle?
Bike, pushbike, velocipede, two-wheeler...
