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Harley Moderate

Harley has 2 different meanings across 1 category:

Proper Noun

Definitions
Noun
1

A Harley-Davidson motorcycle.

"He decided to take his new Harley through the winding canyon roads on a sunny Saturday morning."

In plain English: A harley is a large motorcycle with two wheels and an engine that makes loud noise when it runs fast.

"He parked his red harley in front of the garage."

Proper Noun
1

A village in Shropshire, England.

"The local history museum in Harley recently opened a new exhibit about the village's medieval origins."

Example Sentences
"He parked his red harley in front of the garage." noun
"The old harley motorcycle has seen better days but still runs well." noun
"She decided to sell her grandfather's rusty harley before the spring auction." noun
"A loud harley engine roared down the street as it sped past the diner." noun
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Origin

The name Harley likely comes from the Old English words for "hare" and "clearing," describing a place where hares were once common. It entered modern usage as a surname derived from this specific type of location before becoming associated with motorcycles.

Rhyming Words
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