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Meaning of training wheel | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2
/ˈtɹeɪnɪŋ wiːl/

Definitions

  1. A wheel forming part of the machinery of a cannon or a similar firearm which is turned to train or aim the weapon at a target.
    historical
  2. Synonym of trailing wheel (“on a steam locomotive, an unpowered wheel or axle located behind the driving wheels”).
    archaic
  3. One of a pair of small wheels, each attached to one side of a bicycle's rear wheel to provide support for new riders.
    Canada, US, in-plural

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CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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