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chaincase

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

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noun

Meaning 1

A guard which fits around the chain of a bicycle to protect it from dirt and other environmental hazards, and to protect operators from dirt and danger of trapping.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Synonyms: chain guard

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From chain + case.

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Translations

1 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • German: Kettenkasten — guard around the chain of a bicycle