handcycle

or hand cy·cle

[ hand-sahy-kuhl ]

noun

1. a cycle, usually having three wheels, propelled by pushing pedals with the arms rather than the legs, especially one used by people who have impaired mobility.

verb (used without object)

1. to travel or race using a handcycle.

Word History and Origins

Origin of handcycle¹

First recorded in 1880–85; hand ( def ) + cycle ( def )