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pillion

[pil-yuhn] / ˈpɪl jən /
NOUN
saddle
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Motorbike pillion passenger Liam Scott, 21, suffered a fatal head injury.

From BBC Jul. 14, 2023

The duo along with their plumber, Ravi Shaw, who rides pillion, make their way to the first huddle of people and get to work.

From The Guardian Mar. 19, 2020

As the convoy left the hospital it was chased by two motorcycle film crews, with one cameraman standing on the pillion seat.

From New York Times Aug. 30, 2017

A somewhat less comfortable pillion seat is hidden beneath the rear cowl, with slender fold-down passenger pegs available along with an integrated grab bar.

From Forbes Jul. 1, 2015

In the country districts the pillion is occasionally employed, while among the lower classes many women ride astride without exciting comment.

From Porto Rico Its History, Products and Possibilities... by Arthur D. Hall




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