Phrase guide

bicycle clip

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

Either of a pair of clips, worn around the ankles of a cyclist, that prevent the trousers becoming entangled with the chain.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: cycle clip

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

a clip worn around a cyclist's ankles that keeps trousers from becoming caught in the bicycle chain

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: trouser clip

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: clip

History

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Across languages

Translations

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  • Italian: fermacalzoni — clip worn around the ankles of a cyclist