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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.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Synonyms: chainwheel, sprocket
Antonyms: none provided
History
From chain + ring.
Across languages
11 source translations are retained for this English entry.
