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Tandem

/tˈændəm/
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(noun) A carriage pulled by two or more draught animals (generally draught horses) harnessed one behind the other, both providing pulling power but only the animal in front being able to steer.

It was our first time riding a tandem bicycle.
He drove horses tandem out of town.
CEFR Practice Quiz
They decided to ride a ____ bicycle together through the park, as it was a very fun and unique way to travel today.

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