scooter

• Substantivo que designa um veículo leve de duas rodas, movido por um pequeno motor ou pelo impulso dos pés, usado para deslocamentos curtos ou lazer.

A noun referring to a light, two-wheeled vehicle, either powered by a small motor or propelled by foot, often used for short-distance travel or recreation.

1. Motorboat resembling a scooterB2formal

   A small, fast motorboat that is designed to be operated like a motor scooter, often used for recreation.

   Lancha tipo scooter

   • He zipped across the lake on his new scooter boat.
   • The marina rents out small scooters for a quick ride.
   • A scooter is a fun way to explore the coastline.

   Sinônimoswater scooter

2. Child's foot-operated vehicleA1informal

   A two-wheeled vehicle for children, propelled by pushing one foot against the ground while the other rests on the platform.

   Patinete

   • The little girl rode her scooter down the sidewalk.
   • He got a new scooter for his birthday.
   • Scooters are popular among kids in the park.

3. Low-powered motor scooterA2formal

   A wheeled vehicle with small wheels and a low-powered gasoline engine geared to the rear wheel, used for short-distance travel.

   Motoneta

   • He commutes to work on his motor scooter.
   • Scooters are efficient for navigating city traffic.
   • She parked her scooter near the entrance.

   Sinônimosmopedmotor scooter

4. Ice sailing vesselC1formalsport

   A sailing vessel with runners and a cross-shaped frame, designed for traveling over ice.

   Iate de gelo

   • The scooter glided silently across the frozen lake.
   • Ice scooters are used for racing on frozen surfaces.
   • He built a scooter for winter sailing.

   Sinônimosiceboat

5. C2formalscientific

   A large black diving duck found in northern parts of the northern hemisphere, also known as a scoter.

   Pato-negro

   • We spotted a scooter duck near the Arctic coast.
   • The scooter is known for its dark plumage.
   • Ornithologists study the migration patterns of the scooter.

   Sinônimosscoter