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freehub

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

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noun

Meaning 1

A type of bicycle hub incorporating a ratcheting mechanism, with a cassette, or set of sprockets, mounted onto a splined shaft of the hub to engage the chain.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • In many high-end and midrange bicycles, freehubs have replaced freewheel systems.

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Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From free + hub, genericized trademark.

Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Norwegian Bokmål: boss — type of bicycle hub
  • Norwegian Bokmål: frinav — type of bicycle hub