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The correct spelling is tandem.
How to pronounce tandem
/ˈtæn.dəm/
nounIPA: /ˈtæn.dəm/
Say it like: Tan-dem
The correct spelling is tandem. 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… For example: "Their skillful tandem work made the project quick and successful."
Usage Examples
“Their skillful tandem work made the project quick and successful.”
“The horses were harnessed tandem.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.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.
- 2.(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.
- 3.A group of two or more people, machines etc. working together; close collaboration.
adjective
- 1.Together; working as one.
adverb
- 1.One behind the other.
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