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cycle

('s/aI/k/@/l )

an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs(noun.time)

Example:
The never-ending cycle of the seasons.

Synonym:
rhythm, round

source: wordnet30
a series of poems or songs on the same theme(noun.group)

Example:
Schubert's song cycles.

source: wordnet30
a periodically repeated sequence of events(noun.event)

Example:
A cycle of reprisal and retaliation.

source: wordnet30
the unit of frequency; one hertz has a periodic interval of one second(noun.time)

Synonym:
cps, cycle per second, cycles/second, hertz, hz

source: wordnet30
a single complete execution of a periodically repeated phenomenon(noun.event)

Example:
A year constitutes a cycle of the seasons.

Synonym:
oscillation

source: wordnet30
a wheeled vehicle that has two wheels and is moved by foot pedals(noun.artifact)

Synonym:
bicycle, bike, wheel

source: wordnet30
An imaginary circle or orbit in the heavens; one of the celestial spheres.(noun)

source: webster1913
A series of operations in which heat is imparted to (or taken away from) a working substance which by its expansion gives up a part of its internal energy in the form of mechanical work (or being compressed increases its internal energy) and is again brought back to its original state.(noun)

source: webster1913

cause to go through a recurring sequence(verb.motion)

Example:
Cycle the laundry in this washing program.

source: wordnet30
pass through a cycle(verb.motion)

Example:
This machine automatically cycles.

source: wordnet30
ride a motorcycle(verb.motion)

Synonym:
motorbike, motorcycle

source: wordnet30
ride a bicycle(verb.motion)

Synonym:
bicycle, bike, pedal, wheel

source: wordnet30
recur in repeating sequences(verb.change)

source: wordnet30
To pass through a cycle of changes; to recur in cycles.(verb)

source: webster1913