BICYCLE
16
Definition
Pronunciation: //ˈbaɪsɪk(ə)l//
noun
- (by extension, sometimes proscribed) Any similar vehicle powered by human pedaling or steered with a handlebar, regardless of the number of wheels."The small, three-wheeled bicycle-type vehicle is probably the lowest-cost set of wheels for routine, in-park patrol use."
- (British, Australia, New Zealand) A motorbike.
- (vulgar slang, usually in compounds specifying a context) A slut; a promiscuous woman."‘What sort of bullying does this sergeant go in for?’ ‘Character assassination,’ she said in a matter-of-fact tone that belied the very real difficulties it was causing her. ‘There’s a lot of whispering about slags and tarts behind my back and sniggers whenever I appear. Half of the men seem to think I’m a dyke who needs curing, the other half think I’m the platoon bicycle. [...]’"
- (climbing) A stabilizing technique in which one foot is pushed down while the other is pulled up.
verb
- (ambitransitive) To travel or exercise using a bicycle."“At least it cannot be your health," said he, as his keen eyes darted over her; "so ardent a bicyclist must be full of energy.” […] “Yes, I bicycle a good deal, Mr. Holmes, and that has something to do with my visit to you to-day.”"
- (television, historical, transitive) To physically ship (a recorded programme) to another broadcasting entity."“Bicycling” defeated the possibility of topicality, a prime production habit of the network-trained production executives staffing the new entity."
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 7 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 16 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 19 points
Word Games
- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL)
- Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS)
- Yes
- Wordle
- No
- Words With Friends
- Yes
How many Scrabble points is the word 'BICYCLE'?
The word BICYCLE is worth 16 points in Scrabble.
B3
I1
C3
Y4
C3
L1
E1
Total: 16 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'BICYCLE'?
The word BICYCLE is worth 19 points in Words With Friends.
B4
I1
C4
Y3
C4
L2
E1
Total: 19 points
What's the difference between Scrabble and Words With Friends points?
While many letters share the same point values, there are several key differences between Scrabble and Words With Friends point values:
- B, C, M, P: Worth 3 points in Scrabble, but 4 points in Words With Friends
- H, Y: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 3 points in Words With Friends
- L, N, U: Worth 1 point in Scrabble, but 2 points in Words With Friends
- V: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 5 points in Words With Friends
- J: Worth 8 points in Scrabble, but 10 points in Words With Friends
Note: These are base letter values. Actual game scores also depend on bonus squares (Double/Triple Letter/Word) and board placement, which differ between the two games. See the complete Scrabble point values and Words With Friends point values for full reference.