cycle
n 1: an interval during which a recurring sequence of events
occurs; "the neverending cycle of the seasons" [syn: {rhythm},
{round}]
2: a series of poems or songs on the same theme: "schubert's
song cycles"
3: a periodically repeated sequence of events: "a cycle of
reprisal and retaliation"
4: the unit of frequency; one Hertz has a periodic interval of
one second [syn: {Hertz}, {Hz}, {cycle per second}, {cycles/second},
{cps}]
5: a single complete execution of a periodically repeated
phenomenon: "a year constitutes a cycle of the seasons"
6: a shortened version of `bicycle' or `tricycle' or
`motorcycle'
v 1: cause to go through a cycle
2: pass through a cycle; "This machine automatically cycles"
3: ride a motorcycle [syn: {motorcycle}]
4: ride a bicycle [syn: {bicycle}, {bike}, {pedal}, {wheel}]
5: recur in cycles