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- bike lane/ˈbaɪk ˌleɪn/A lane on a road or street designated specifically for cyclists, separated from vehicular traffic by markings, physical barriers, or space.nounB2
- bike shorts/ˈbaɪk ˌʃɔːts/A tight-fitting garment of stretchy fabric, ending above the knee, specifically designed for cycling to reduce chafing and improve aerodynamics.nounMedium
- biker/ˈbaɪkə(r)/A person who rides a motorcycle, especially as a hobby or as part of a group or culture.nounB2
- biker jacket/ˈbaɪ.kə ˌdʒæk.ɪt/A type of leather jacket, typically black, with a zipped front, asymmetrical collar, and often metal studs or zippers, originally associated with motorcycle riders.nounB1
- bikeway/ˈbaɪkweɪ/A designated path, lane, or route specifically intended for bicycle use, separate from vehicle traffic.nounB2
- bikie/ˈbaɪ.ki/A member of a motorcycle gang, especially one involved in organized crime or considered to be part of a subculture.nounLow, primarily used in Australia, New Zealand, and to a lesser extent in the UK. Very rare in American English.
- bikila/bɪˈkiːlə/A proper noun referring to Abebe Bikila, the celebrated Ethiopian marathon runner who won gold at the 1960 and 1964 Olympics, famously running barefoot in Rome.nounLow/Proper Noun
- bikini/bɪˈkiː.ni/A two-piece swimsuit for women, consisting of a bra top and briefs.nounB1
- bikini cut/bɪˈkiːni ˌkʌt/A low, horizontal surgical incision made in the pubic area just above the pubic hairline, designed to be concealed beneath underwear or swimwear.nounB2
- bikini scar/bɪˈkiːni skɑː/A small, often barely noticeable scar left from minimally invasive surgery, typically referencing laparoscopic procedures.nounLow/Medium (Specialized Medical & Informal Contexts)
- bikini wax/bɪˈkiːni ˌwæks/A cosmetic procedure that removes hair from the pubic area to conform to swimwear lines.nounC1
- bikkie/ˈbɪki/A colloquial term for a biscuit or cookie.nounLow
- biko/ˈbiːkəʊ/A proper noun; the surname of Steve Biko (1946–1977), a prominent South African anti-apartheid activist and founder of the Black Consciousness Movement.nounC2+ (Specialized, Historical/Cultural Context)
- bikol/ˈbiːkɒl/A major language of the Philippines, spoken in the Bicol Region of Luzon, or pertaining to the Bicol Region, its people, or culture.nounVery Low
- bikram yoga/ˌbɪkrəm ˈjəʊɡə/A standardized system of yoga consisting of a fixed sequence of 26 postures and two breathing exercises practiced in a room heated to approximately 40°C (104°F) with high humidity.nounLow
- bilabial/ˌbaɪˈleɪ.bi.əl/A speech sound produced using both lips.adjectivenounC2
- bilander/ˈbɪləndə/A small two-masted merchant vessel used historically in the Netherlands and North Sea.nounRare/Obsolete
- bilateral/ˌbaɪˈlæt.ər.əl/Involving two parties or sides, often in agreement.adjectivenounC1
- bilateral symmetry/ˌbaɪ.læt.ər.əl ˈsɪm.ɪ.tri/A property of an organism, object, or geometric figure that can be divided into two identical, mirror-image halves by a single plane.nounC2
- bilateral trade/ˌbaɪˈlæt.ər.əl ˈtreɪd/The exchange of goods, services, or investments between two specific countries or parties.nounHigh
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