cycle rickshaw

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Noun1.cycle rickshaw - a tricycle (usually propelled by pedalling)cycle rickshaw - a tricycle (usually propelled by pedalling); used in the Orient for transporting passengers for hire; "boys who once pulled rickshaws now pedal pedicabs"
pedicab
tricycle, trike, velocipede - a vehicle with three wheels that is moved by foot pedals
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