derailleur

/dɪˈɹeɪljə/ · noun

Meaning

The mechanism on a bicycle used to move the chain from one sprocket (gear) to another.
The entire gearset on a bicycle with such a mechanism.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

drag-chain(English)roller chain(English)sprocket(English)chainwheel(English)shifter(English)draglink(English)spider(English)cassette(English)parallelogram(English)freewheel(English)hanger(English)sram(English)

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Sources

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