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chainring

/ˈt͡ʃeɪnɹɪŋ/ · noun

Meaning

  1. 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.

Etymology / origin

From chain + ring.

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