Meanings
autocycle1
plural autocycles
- USA three-wheeled vehicle controlled with a steering wheel and foot pedals for acceleration and braking, where passengers ride in seats instead of astride the body.
autocycle2
plural autocycles
- A hybrid between motorcycle and automobile, with a drive system like a motorcycle and rider amenities like a car.
autocycle3
plural autocycles
- civil engineeringA cycle in rock formation whose major forces are contained within the formation, as contrasted with coming from outside the formation via tectonics, volcanism, climate change, or other outside forces.
Origin
autocycle · noun
From auto- (“self”) + cycle, coined by geologists.
Full word history & related roots →Translations
Polish autocykl
- autocykla vehicle somewhat like a moped
Cite this entry
autocycle. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/autocycle
“autocycle.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/autocycle. Accessed November 3, 2026.
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