tandem

/ˈtæn.dəm/

IPA: /T AE1 N D AH0 M/

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.
“Their skillful tandem work made the project quick and successful.”

adverb

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