chainring

noun
/ˈt͡ʃeɪnɹɪŋ/

Etymology

From chain + ring.

  1. derived from *(s)krengʰ-
  2. inherited from *hringaz
  3. inherited from *hring
  4. inherited from hring
  5. inherited from ryng
  6. compounded as chainring — “chain + ring

Definitions

  1. A large forward ring on a bicycle that a chain attaches to, in order to transfer energy…

    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.

The neighborhood

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