2syllables
tandem
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Definitions oftandem
1noun
- A carriage pulled by two or more draught animals (generally draught horses) harnessed one behind the other, both providing the pulling power but only the animal in front able to steer.
- (transferred sense) A bicycle or tricycle in which two people sit one behind the other, both able to pedal but only the person in front able to steer.
- A group of two or more people, machines etc. working together; close collaboration.
1adjective
- Together; working as one.
Example: "Their skillful tandem work made the project quick and successful."
1adverb
- One behind the other.
Example: "The horses were harnessed tandem."
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