n.
A light road carriage propelled by the feet of the rider. Originally it was propelled by striking the tips of the toes on the roadway, but commonly now by the action of the feet on a pedal or pedals connected with the axle of one or more of the wheels, and causing their revolution. They are made in many forms, with two, three, or four wheels. See Bicycle, and Tricycle. →
n.
A foundation or sustaining wall of stones thrown together without order, as in deep water or on a soft bottom. →
n.
The act of repudiating, or the state of being repuddiated; as, the repudiation of a doctrine, a wife, a debt, etc. →
n.
Any plant of the genus Valeriana. The root of the officinal valerian (V. officinalis) has a strong smell, and is much used in medicine as an antispasmodic. →