scooter

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[ skoo-ter ]
/ ˈsku tər /
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noun

a child's vehicle that typically has two wheels with a low footboard between them, is steered by a handlebar, and is propelled by pushing one foot against the ground while resting the other on the footboard.
Also called motor scooter. a similar but larger and heavier vehicle for adults, having a saddlelike seat mounted on the footboard and being propelled by a motor.
(in the U.S. and Canada) a sailboat equipped with runners for use on ice.
Pacific barracuda.

verb (used without object)

to sail or travel in or on a scooter.

Origin of scooter

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First recorded in 1800–10; scoot + -er1

Words nearby scooter

scoop neck, scoopful, scoosh, scoot, scoot over, scooter, scop, scopa, scopas, scope, scope out

Definition for scooter (2 of 2)

scooter 2
[ skoo-ter ]
/ ˈsku tər /

noun, plural scoot·ers, (especially collectively) scoot·er.

scoter.

Words related to scooter

motorbike, hog, chopper, minibike, moped, enduro, motorcycle, scrambler

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British Dictionary definitions for scooter

scooter
/ (ˈskuːtə) /

noun

a child's vehicle consisting of a low footboard on wheels, steered by handlebars. It is propelled by pushing one foot against the ground
See motor scooter
(in the US and Canada) another term for ice yacht

Derived forms of scooter

scooterist, noun