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chainring

/ˈt͡ʃeɪnɹɪŋ/

chainring noun: a large forward ring on a bicycle that a chain attaches to, in order to transfer energy to a wheel. It consists of one or more sprockets that are driven by the cranks and pedals of the bicycle.

Noun

chainring (plural chainrings)

  1. A large forward ring on a bicycle that a chain attaches to, in order to transfer energy to a wheel. It consists of one or more sprockets that are driven by the cranks and pedals of the bicycle.
    Synonyms:
    chainwheel, sprocket

Synonyms of chainring

Forms of chainring

pluralchainrings

Origin of chainring

From chain + ring.

Questions about chainring

What does chainring mean?
Chainring means a large forward ring on a bicycle that a chain attaches to, in order to transfer energy to a wheel. It consists of one or more sprockets that are driven by the cranks and pedals of the bicycle.
What part of speech is chainring?
Chainring is a noun.
How do you pronounce chainring?
Chainring is pronounced /ˈt͡ʃeɪnɹɪŋ/.
What is the plural of chainring?
The plural of chainring is chainrings.

Words near chainring in the dictionary

  1. chainmen
  2. chainon
  3. chainons
  4. chainplate
  5. chainplates
  6. chainring
  7. chainrings
  8. chains
  9. Chains of Being
  10. chains of command
  11. chains of custody

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