Phrase guide

bottom bracket

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A bicycle part that connects the crankset (chainset) to the frame and allows the crankset to rotate freely.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: cycling, hobbies, lifestyle, sports

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: BB

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From earlier bicycle designs, when it was a separate piece bolted onto the bottom of the frame. In modern designs the bottom bracket shell (or housing) is an integral part of the frame.

Across languages

Translations

17 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Catalan: eix pedalier — Translations
  • Dutch: trapas — Translations
  • Finnish: keskiö — Translations
  • French: axe de pédalier — Translations
  • French: jeu de pédalier — Translations
  • German: Tretlager — Translations
  • German: Innenlager — Translations
  • German: Tretlagerachse — Translations
  • Italian: movimento centrale — Translations
  • Norwegian Bokmål: kranklager — Translations
  • Polish: wkład suportu — Translations
  • Portuguese: movimento central — Translations
  • Russian: велосипе́дная каре́тка (velosipédnaja karétka) — Translations
  • Slovak: stredové zloženie — Translations
  • Spanish: eje pedalier — Translations
  • Spanish: pedalier — Translations
  • Spanish: juego de pedalier — Translations