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tandem — [tan′dəm] adv. [orig. punning use of L tandem, at length, finally < tam, so much (< IE * tam, acc. sing. fem. of pron. < base * to > THE) + dem, demonstrative particle] one behind another; in single file n. 1. a two wheeled carriage… … English World dictionary
tandem — ► NOUN 1) a bicycle with seats and pedals for two riders, one behind the other. 2) a carriage driven by two animals harnessed one in front of the other. ► ADVERB ▪ one behind another. ● in tandem Cf. ↑in tandem … English terms dictionary
tandem — 1785, carriage pulled by horses harnessed one behind the other, punning use of L. tandem at length (of time), from tam so + demonstrative suffix dem. Transferred by 1884 to bicycles with two seats … Etymology dictionary
Tandem cart — Tan dem cart A kind of two wheeled vehicle with seats back to back, the front one somewhat elevated. [Webster 1913 Suppl.] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
tandem — /ˈtændəm / (say tanduhm) adverb 1. one behind another; in single file: to drive horses tandem. –adjective 2. having animals, seats, parts, etc., arranged tandem, or one behind another: a tandem bicycle. –noun 3. a bicycle for two riders, having… …
Tandem bicycle — The tandem bicycle or twin is a form of bicycle (occasionally, a tricycle) designed to be ridden by more than one person. The term tandem refers to the seating arrangement (fore to aft, not side by side) instead of the number of… … Wikipedia
tandem — /tan deuhm/, adv. 1. one following or behind the other: to drive horses tandem. 2. in tandem, a. in single file: They swam in tandem. b. in association or partnership. adj. 3. having animals, seats, parts, etc., arranged tandem or one behind… … Universalium
Magni M-16 Tandem Trainer — Tandem Trainer Role Two seat autogyro National origin Italy Manufacturer Magni Gyro sr … Wikipedia
tandem bicycle — noun a bicycle with two sets of pedals and two seats • Syn: ↑bicycle built for two, ↑tandem • Hypernyms: ↑bicycle, ↑bike, ↑wheel, ↑cycle * * * noun : a bicycle for two or more pe … Useful english dictionary
tandem — 1. noun a) A bicycle with two seats, two sets of pedals, and two wheels; a bicycle built for two. we used to ride this tandem b) An arrangement of two or more objects arranged one behind the other. driving cars in tandem Syn: bicycle built for… … Wiktionary
tandem — tan•dem [[t]ˈtæn dəm[/t]] adv. 1) one following or behind the other: to drive horses tandem[/ex] 2) trs having animals, seats, parts, etc., arranged one behind another 3) trs a vehicle, as a truck or tractor, in which a pair or pairs of axles are … From formal English to slang