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noun Slang.
an early-model bicycle, especially one with hard rubber tires.
any uncomfortable vehicle.
a rough ride in a vehicle.
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British Dictionary definitions for bone shaker

boneshaker
/ (ˈbəʊnˌʃeɪkə) /

noun
an early type of bicycle having solid tyres and no springs
slang any decrepit or rickety vehicle
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