scoot·er

1 [skoo-ter]
noun
1.
a child's vehicle that typically has two wheels with a low footboard between them, is steered by a handlebar, and is propelled by pushing one foot against the ground while resting the other on the footboard.
2.
Also called motor scooter. a similar but larger and heavier vehicle for adults, having a saddlelike seat mounted on the footboard and being propelled by a motor.
3.
(in the U.S. and Canada) a sailboat equipped with runners for use on ice.
verb (used without object)
5.
to sail or travel in or on a scooter.
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Origin:
1800–10; scoot + -er1

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scoot·er

2 [skoo-ter]
noun, plural scoot·ers ( especially collectively ) scoot·er·er.
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scooter (ˈskuːtə) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
1.  a child's vehicle consisting of a low footboard on wheels, steered by handlebars. It is propelled by pushing one foot against the ground
2.  See motor scooter
3.  (in the US and Canada) another term for ice yacht
 
'scooterist
 
n

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Example sentences
His motor scooter is chained to a railing by the platform.
Follow the manufacturers' height, weight and age guidelines when buying a
  scooter.
Now a mere scooter ride requires body armor, and in many families kids aren't
  permitted to ride out of sight of the house.
The kickboard is an unholy combination of skateboard and scooter geared toward
  stunts.
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