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pillion Definition

pil·lion (pilyən)

noun

  1. a cushion attached behind a saddle for an extra rider, esp. a woman, as in medieval times
  2. an extra saddle behind the driver's on a motorcycle

Etymology: Gael pillean < peall, a hide, skin, ult. < L pellis: see fell

pillion Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • ride: However - nothing compared to riding pillion with Dad.
  • carry: If you carry a pillion, a second headset will enable you to converse normally.
  • have: Before doing DAS I had never even ridden pillion.
  • take: Communication If you intend to take a pillion regularly, it is worth buying a rider to pillion intercom.

Preposition: on

  • bike: As a teenager I spent plenty of time riding pillion on ex boyfriends bikes but always want to ride.
  • motorcycle: There is no death or personal accident cover resulting from an accident for rider or pillion on a motorcycle.
  • back: Frankly, anyone who straps a pillion on the back of one of these beauties has to be a sadist.

Modifies a noun

  • footrest: There is no minimum age limit for pillion passengers but the passenger MUST be able to place both feet on the pillion footrests.
  • passenger: His pillion passenger is said to have fired a blinding flash into the eyes of Henri Paul.
  • rider: The pillion rider, who is believed to be the female, had a tattoo visible low down on her back.
  • seat: Over someone's shoulder, from the pillion seat of a bike.
  • ride: You could also opt for a pillion ride on a Harley Davidson motorcycle!
  • grab: The criminal riding pillion grabs her bag as his partner guns the engine.

Noun used with modifier

passenger: A separate passenger pillion can be removed in seconds to give the bike a solo profile.

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