DAY 18 Cycling

cadence (n.)

"1. (formal) the rise and fall of the voice.
2. (in cycling or running) the rate or speed at which a person pedals or steps per minute.

Ex: 1. The poet read his work with a smooth and pleasing ____.

2. Maintaining a steady ____ of 80 revolutions per minute helps cyclists conserve energy."

calf (plural: calves)

"1. the back part of the human leg between the knee and the ankle.

2. a young cow or bull, or the young of large animals

3. (U) soft thin leather made from the skin of calves (calfskin)  

Ex: 1. My ___ felt sore after running up the steep hill yesterday.

2. The mother elephant walked slowly beside her newborn __."

fumes (n.)

harmful, strong, or unpleasant gas or smoke in the air. Ex: Toxic __ from cars and factories pollute the city air.

get about (phr. v.)

1. to move or travel from place to place.

2. (of news or rumors) to spread and become known by many people.

Ex: 1. She uses a bicycle to __ the city quickly.

2. News soon _____ that the famous singer was visiting our school.

shoot off (phr. v.)

(informal) to leave a place suddenly and very quickly. Ex: As soon as the bell rings, the students _____ home.

straddle (v.)

1. to sit or stand with one leg on each side of sth.

2. to cross or exist on both sides of a land, a river or an area.

3. to combine or accept two different ideas, activities, or positions.

Ex: 1. He ___d his bicycle and waited at the red traffic light.

2. The town __s the border between France and Spain.

3. The politician tried to ___ the issue to please both groups of voters."

strap on (phr. v.)

to attach or fasten sth onto sb/sth using a strap. Ex: Always __ your helmet before riding a bike for safety.

thigh (n.)

the top part of the leg between the hip and the knee. Ex: Cycling regularly helps build strong muscle in your __s.

torque (U)

a rotational or turning force that causes an object to rotate. Ex: An electric bike generates high __ to help you ride uphill easily.