scooter

scooter (sko̵̅o̅t′ər)

noun

a child's toy for riding on, consisting of a low, narrow footboard with a wheel or wheels at each end, and a raised handlebar for steering: it is moved by a series of pushes made by one foot against the ground
motor scooter
☆ a sailboat with runners, for use on water or ice

Etymology: < scoot

Converse of object

motorise: Police have issued a warning to parents thinking of buying motorized scooters for their children.
motorize: Don Brereton, Director of Motability I need advice on lightweight motorized scooters - where do I go to get reliable information?
ride: However, the legal position about riding scooters on pavements seems to be unclear.
hire: During the summer season it is possible to hire motor scooters or bicycles.
wheel: There is a four wheeled mobility scooter available which is suitable on the sand.
steal: A few simple precautions can help reduce the risk of having your motorcycle or scooter stolen.

Adjective modifier

50cc: The company sells hundreds of bikes every year, from 50cc scooters and custom bikes right up to the market-leading R1.
electric: Got problems with your electric scooter or electric bicycle or you need some work done?
folding: Nothing new under the sun - this machine evidently predated the recent craze for folding micro scooters!
underwater: We also offer specialties like underwater scooter, underwater digital photography, and many more.
mini: Complaints about off road bikes and mini scooters were being investigated by the police traffic department.

Modifies a noun

rider: Front fog lamps must be yellow or white, and sixties scooter riders will be pleased to hear there is no stated maximum.
riding: For example, Bromley plans to tackle this problem by further education of teenagers on the dangers of scooter riding.
pest: Thread: motability scooter death traps - dr. thompson on 21/02/06 Motability Scooters - Fed Up Council Tax Payer on 22/02/06 Motability scooter pests!

Noun used with modifier

motability: The motability scooter was in collision with a Black Suzuki Alto driven by a 73 year old woman from Stoney Stanton, Leics.
mobility: Or I could send my mobility scooter back to Derby Mobility.
micro: Nothing new under the sun - this machine evidently predated the recent craze for folding micro scooters!
motor: All of our motor scooters are offered at great prices.
pavement: Unfortunately some heavier wheelchairs and pavement scooters cannot be taken on the bus.
gasoline: They are clean, green, and far kinder to your pocket than gasoline scooters.

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