TERMIUM Plus®
From: Translation Bureau
On social media
Consult the Government of Canada’s terminology data bank.
TRICICLO [7 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2020-03-03
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Types of Motor Vehicles and Bicycles
- Cycling
- Disabled Sports
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- handcycle
1, record 1, English, handcycle
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- handbike 2, record 1, English, handbike
correct
- hand cycle 3, record 1, English, hand%20cycle
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The pedals on a handcycle are operated by hand. Handcycles have two wheels at the back and one at the front. 4, record 1, English, - handcycle
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Bicycles, tricycles, tandems and handcycles can be used in road racing events. 4, record 1, English, - handcycle
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Not to be confused with "tricycle", in which the athlete pedals with his lower limbs (legs and feet) a cycle with three wheels. 5, record 1, English, - handcycle
Record 1, Key term(s)
- hand bike
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Sortes de véhicules automobiles et de bicyclettes
- Cyclisme
- Sports adaptés
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- vélo à main
1, record 1, French, v%C3%A9lo%20%C3%A0%20main
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cycle dont le système d’entraînement est actionné manuellement. 2, record 1, French, - v%C3%A9lo%20%C3%A0%20main
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le vélo à main (handcycle) de performance offre une position plus aérodynamique pour une moins grande résistance au vent, il file comme un jet, plus difficile au transfert, mais la performance offerte est digne des grandes compétitions, le choix par excellence des grands noms au paralympique! 3, record 1, French, - v%C3%A9lo%20%C3%A0%20main
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ne pas confondre avec «tricycle», qui a trois roues et que l’athlète pédale avec la force de ses jambes et pieds. 4, record 1, French, - v%C3%A9lo%20%C3%A0%20main
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
vélo à main : terme et définition publiés au Journal officiel de la République française le 20 août 2014. 5, record 1, French, - v%C3%A9lo%20%C3%A0%20main
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Tipos de vehículos automotores y bicicletas
- Ciclismo
- Deportes para personas con discapacidad
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- bicicleta de mano
1, record 1, Spanish, bicicleta%20de%20mano
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Los pedales de una bicicleta de mano son operados con las manos. Las bicicletas de mano tienen dos ruedas en la parte posterior y una al frente. 2, record 1, Spanish, - bicicleta%20de%20mano
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Como en el triatlón practicado por personas sin discapacidad, las pruebas constan de tres disciplinas : natación en aguas abiertas, ciclismo en ruta y carrera a pie. […] Así, en el ciclismo se pueden utilizar bicicletas de mano, bicicleta convencional con o sin adaptaciones, tándem o triciclo. 3, record 1, Spanish, - bicicleta%20de%20mano
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
No confundir con "triciclo", que tiene tres ruedas y que impulsa el atleta pedaleando con sus piernas y pies. 4, record 1, Spanish, - bicicleta%20de%20mano
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-02-29
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Landing Gear (Aeroindustry)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- landing gear
1, record 2, English, landing%20gear
correct, standardized, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- undercarriage 2, record 2, English, undercarriage
correct, standardized, officially approved
- alighting gear 3, record 2, English, alighting%20gear
correct, standardized
- gear 4, record 2, English, gear
correct, noun
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The understructure that absorbs the landing shock and supports the weight of an aircraft when in contact with the land or water. 5, record 2, English, - landing%20gear
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
landing gear; undercarriage; alighting gear: terms standardized by ISO. 6, record 2, English, - landing%20gear
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
landing gear; undercarriage: terms officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 7, record 2, English, - landing%20gear
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Landing gear lock. 8, record 2, English, - landing%20gear
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Atterrisseur (Constructions aéronautiques)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- train d'atterrissage
1, record 2, French, train%20d%27atterrissage
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- atterrisseur 2, record 2, French, atterrisseur
correct, masculine noun, standardized, officially approved
- train 3, record 2, French, train
masculine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositif placé sous un avion pour lui permettre de décoller et d'atterrir. 4, record 2, French, - train%20d%27atterrissage
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les rôles du train d'atterrissage sont : assurer la prise de contact entre l'avion et le sol [...]; assurer le freinage au sol [...]; assurer le roulement de l'avion au sol [...]; assurer la suspension souple de l'avion au sol [...]. 5, record 2, French, - train%20d%27atterrissage
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
atterrisseur : terme normalisé par l'ISO. 6, record 2, French, - train%20d%27atterrissage
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
train d'atterrissage; atterrisseur; train : termes uniformisés par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes. 7, record 2, French, - train%20d%27atterrissage
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
train d'atterrissage; atterrisseur : termes uniformisés par l'organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI). 7, record 2, French, - train%20d%27atterrissage
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 4 OBS
train d'atterrissage; atterrisseur : termes uniformisés par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Maintenance. 8, record 2, French, - train%20d%27atterrissage
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Tren de aterrizaje (Industria aeronáutica)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- tren de aterrizaje
1, record 2, Spanish, tren%20de%20aterrizaje
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
El [...] tren de aterrizaje de los aviones consiste en unas estructuras muy resistentes que, apoyadas en la armazón del fuselaje o de las alas, se terminan por abajo en unos patines [...], en esquíes [...] o, en el caso general, en ruedas de neumáticos. 2, record 2, Spanish, - tren%20de%20aterrizaje
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Tiene como misión amortiguar el impacto del aterrizaje y permitir la rodadura y movimiento del avión en tierra. Puede ser fijo o retráctil, y de triciclo(dos ruedas principales y una de morro) o patín de cola(dos ruedas principales y un patín o rueda en la cola). Hay trenes adaptados a la nieve(con patines) y al agua(con flotadores). 3, record 2, Spanish, - tren%20de%20aterrizaje
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
tren de aterrizaje: término aceptado oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 4, record 2, Spanish, - tren%20de%20aterrizaje
Record 3 - internal organization data 2015-06-19
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Types of Motor Vehicles and Bicycles
- Cycling
- Disabled Sports
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- tricycle
1, record 3, English, tricycle
correct, noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A velocipede with three wheels (now usually one in front and one on each side behind), driven by treadles actuated by the feet ... 2, record 3, English, - tricycle
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Used by athletes whose balance makes them unable to race on a two-wheeled bike. 3, record 3, English, - tricycle
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Not to be confused with "handcycle", which may also have three wheels, but is propelled by hand cranks. 4, record 3, English, - tricycle
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Sortes de véhicules automobiles et de bicyclettes
- Cyclisme
- Sports adaptés
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- tricycle
1, record 3, French, tricycle
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cycle à trois roues, dont deux à l'arrière le plus souvent. 2, record 3, French, - tricycle
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Utilisé par des athlètes qui, pour des raisons d’équilibre, ne peuvent concourir sur un vélo à deux roues. 3, record 3, French, - tricycle
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Ne pas confondre avec «vélo à main», qui peut avoir trois roues, mais qui est entrainé par la force des bras. 4, record 3, French, - tricycle
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Tipos de vehículos automotores y bicicletas
- Ciclismo
- Deportes para personas con discapacidad
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- triciclo
1, record 3, Spanish, triciclo
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Vehículo de tres ruedas, dos traseras y una delantera, especialmente el que se mueve mediante dos pedales. 2, record 3, Spanish, - triciclo
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Usado por atletas que, por un problema de equilibrio, no pueden competir en una bicicleta de dos ruedas. 3, record 3, Spanish, - triciclo
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
No confundir con "bicicleta de mano", que puede tener tres ruedas, pero que se impulsa con la fuerza de los brazos. 4, record 3, Spanish, - triciclo
Record 4 - internal organization data 2007-11-05
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Motorcycles and Snowmobiles
- Types of Motor Vehicles and Bicycles
- Wheeled Vehicles (Military)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- motorcycle
1, record 4, English, motorcycle
correct, noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- mc 2, record 4, English, mc
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A two-wheeled vehicle which is driven by an engine. 3, record 4, English, - motorcycle
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
motorcycle; mc: term and abbreviation officially approved by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 4, record 4, English, - motorcycle
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Motos et motoneiges
- Sortes de véhicules automobiles et de bicyclettes
- Véhicules à roues (Militaire)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- motocycle
1, record 4, French, motocycle
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- moto 2, record 4, French, moto
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Véhicule automobile à deux roues (cyclomoteur, motocyclette, scooter, vélomoteur). 3, record 4, French, - motocycle
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
motocycle; moto : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le ministère de la Défense nationale et les Forces canadiennes. 4, record 4, French, - motocycle
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Motocicletas y motos de nieve
- Tipos de vehículos automotores y bicicletas
- Vehículos de ruedas (Militar)
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- motociclo
1, record 4, Spanish, motociclo
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Nombre genérico de los vehículos automóviles de dos ruedas(ciclomotor, velomotor, scooter y motocicleta). Por extensión, triciclo. 1, record 4, Spanish, - motociclo
Record 5 - internal organization data 2007-05-23
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Farm Tractors
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- three wheel tractor
1, record 5, English, three%20wheel%20tractor
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- tricycle tractor 2, record 5, English, tricycle%20tractor
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A type of tractor which consists of a tricycle type wheel arrangement. 3, record 5, English, - three%20wheel%20tractor
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The optional ... Joystick Controller ... eliminates the operator leg, knee, ankle and foot fatigue associated with conventional foot controllers and takes the mystery out of operating a three wheel tractor, virtually eliminating the tri-wheel propel and steering learning curve. 1, record 5, English, - three%20wheel%20tractor
Record 5, Key term(s)
- three-wheel tractor
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Tracteurs agricoles
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- tracteur à trois roues
1, record 5, French, tracteur%20%C3%A0%20trois%20roues
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Tractores agrícolas
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- tractor de tres ruedas
1, record 5, Spanish, tractor%20de%20tres%20ruedas
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
- tractor triciclo 1, record 5, Spanish, tractor%20triciclo
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2002-05-13
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Types of Motor Vehicles and Bicycles
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- three wheeler
1, record 6, English, three%20wheeler
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- three-wheeler 2, record 6, English, three%2Dwheeler
correct
- Robin 3, record 6, English, Robin
correct, noun
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A vehicle having three wheels, as a small all-terrain motor vehicle. 2, record 6, English, - three%20wheeler
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Sortes de véhicules automobiles et de bicyclettes
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- trois-roues
1, record 6, French, trois%2Droues
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Petit véhicule à trois roues. 1, record 6, French, - trois%2Droues
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Tipos de vehículos automotores y bicicletas
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- triciclo automóvil
1, record 6, Spanish, triciclo%20autom%C3%B3vil
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1999-06-11
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Landing Gear (Aeroindustry)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- tricycle landing gear
1, record 7, English, tricycle%20landing%20gear
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- tricycle landing-gear 2, record 7, English, tricycle%20landing%2Dgear
- tricycle landing gear 1, record 7, English, tricycle%20landing%20gear
correct
- tricycle undercarriage 3, record 7, English, tricycle%20undercarriage
correct
- tricycle-type landing gear 4, record 7, English, tricycle%2Dtype%20landing%20gear
correct
- nose-wheel landing gear 5, record 7, English, nose%2Dwheel%20landing%20gear
correct
- nose wheel landing gear 6, record 7, English, nose%20wheel%20landing%20gear
correct
- trike 7, record 7, English, trike
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
non-wheel landing gear : Term standardized by ISO. 8, record 7, English, - tricycle%20landing%20gear
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Atterrisseur (Constructions aéronautiques)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- train d'atterrissage tricycle
1, record 7, French, train%20d%27atterrissage%20tricycle
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- train tricycle 2, record 7, French, train%20tricycle
correct, masculine noun
- atterrisseur tricycle 3, record 7, French, atterrisseur%20tricycle
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Train comportant une roue orientable à l'avant du fuselage, par opposition au train classique qui comporte une roulette ou une béquille de queue. 4, record 7, French, - train%20d%27atterrissage%20tricycle
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le terme "train d'atterrissage tricycle" a été uniformisé par le CUTA - Opérations aériennes. 5, record 7, French, - train%20d%27atterrissage%20tricycle
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
atterrisseur tricycle : Terme normalisé par l'ISO. 6, record 7, French, - train%20d%27atterrissage%20tricycle
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Tren de aterrizaje (Industria aeronáutica)
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- tren de aterrizaje triciclo
1, record 7, Spanish, tren%20de%20aterrizaje%20triciclo
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Copyright notice for the TERMIUM Plus® data bank
© Public Services and Procurement Canada, 2026
TERMIUM Plus®, the Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank
A product of the Translation Bureau
Features
GCtranslate (available on the Government of Canada network only)
Use this artificial intelligence prototype to translate Government of Canada content up to and including Protected B. Available to employees of selected departments and agencies only.
Writing tools
The Language Portal’s writing tools have a new look! Easy to consult, they give you access to a wealth of information that will help you write better in English and French.
Glossaries and vocabularies
Access Translation Bureau glossaries and vocabularies.
- Date Modified:


