# draisine

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. A light auxiliary rail vehicle (train) or tram.
2. Synonym of draisienne.

## Etymology
Named after Baron Karl Drais (1785–1851), who invented a predecessor to the bicycle.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/draisine