boneshaker

[US]/ˈbəʊnˌʃeɪkə(r)/
[UK]/ˈboʊnˌʃeɪkər/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.early bicycle without rubber tires; old-fashioned bicycle; vintage car; vehicle that rattles one's bones; rickety old vehicle; rattle made from animal bones (toy instrument)
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Example Sentences

the old boneshaker rattled down the cobblestone street.

he bought a vintage boneshaker at the antique auction.

the boneshaker's rusty wheels squeaked with every turn.

she learned to ride on her grandfather's boneshaker.

the boneshaker was a common sight on victorian roads.

the antique boneshaker sat dusty in the abandoned shed.

the boneshaker had a distinctive metal frame and wooden wheels.

they carefully restored the vintage boneshaker to its original condition.

the old boneshaker wobbled dangerously on the uneven pavement.

a boneshaker like that is extremely valuable to collectors today.

the boneshaker's worn leather saddle still felt comfortable.

he always preferred the boneshaker over modern bicycles.

the museum displayed a rare boneshaker from the 1890s.

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