cycle (n.)

  1. an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs; the never-ending cycle of the seasons

    [ Syn: rhythm , round ]

  2. a series of poems or songs on the same theme; Schubert's song cycles'

  3. a periodically repeated sequence of events; a cycle of reprisal and retaliation'

  4. the unit of frequency; one hertz has a periodic interval of one second

    [ Syn: hertz , hz , cycle per second , cycles/second , cps ]

  5. a single complete execution of a periodically repeated phenomenon; a year constitutes a cycle of the seasons

    [ Syn: oscillation ]

  6. a wheeled vehicle that has two wheels and is moved by foot pedals

    [ Syn: bicycle , bike , wheel ]

    cycle (v.)

  1. cause to go through a recurring sequence; cycle the laundry in this washing program'

  2. pass through a cycle; This machine automatically cycles'

  3. ride a motorcycle

    [ Syn: motorbike , motorcycle ]

  4. ride a bicycle

    [ Syn: bicycle , bike , pedal , wheel ]

  5. recur in repeating sequences

The dictionary is based on the WordNet Electronic Lexical Database.
WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2011 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.