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chainrings

/ˈtʃeɪnˌrɪŋz/

Meanings
noun
The 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.

Examples :

"The cyclist inspected the chainrings on his bike, making sure they were clean and undamaged before his long ride. "
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Illustration sprockets

sprockets noun

/ˈsprɑkɪts/

A toothed wheel that enmeshes with a chain or other perforated band.

"The bicycle's chain smoothly turned the sprockets, propelling the bike forward. "

Illustration driven

driven verb

/ˈdɹɪvən/

To provide an impetus for motion or other physical change, to move an object by means of the provision of force thereto.

"You drive nails into wood with a hammer."

Illustration cyclist

cyclist noun

/ˈsaɪ.klɪst/

A person who rides a cycle, especially a bicycle, or who habitually engages in cycling.

"The cyclist wore a helmet for safety while riding on the busy street. "

Illustration undamaged

undamaged adjective

/ˌʌnˈdæmɪdʒd/

Not damaged, harmed or injured

"The antique vase arrived undamaged, so we were very happy. "

Illustration consists

consists verb

/kənˈsɪsts/

To be.

"Our lunch consists of a sandwich, an apple, and a drink. "

Illustration bicycle

bicycle noun

/ˈbaɪsɪkl̩/

A vehicle that has two wheels, one behind the other, a steering handle, and a saddle seat or seats and is usually propelled by the action of a rider’s feet upon pedals.

"My son rode his bicycle to school this morning. "

Illustration cranks

cranks noun

/kræŋks/

A bent piece of an axle or shaft, or an attached arm perpendicular, or nearly so, to the end of a shaft or wheel, used to impart a rotation to a wheel or other mechanical device; also used to change circular into reciprocating motion, or reciprocating into circular motion.

"I grind my coffee by hand with a coffee grinder with a crank handle."

Illustration attaches

attaches verb

/əˈtætʃɪz/

To fasten, to join to (literally and figuratively).

"An officer is attached to a certain regiment, company, or ship."

Illustration energy

energy noun

/ˈɛnəd͡ʒi/ /ˈɛnɚd͡ʒi/

The impetus behind all motion and all activity.

"The children's energy fueled their excitement for the school trip. "

Illustration forward

forward noun

/ˈfoːwəd/ /foːd/ /ˈfɔː.wəd/ /ˈfɔɹ.wɚd/

One of the eight players (comprising two props, one hooker, two locks, two flankers and one number eight, collectively known as the pack) whose primary task is to gain and maintain possession of the ball (compare back).

"The forward tackled the ball carrier, trying to win possession for his team. "

Illustration transfer

transfer noun

/ˈtɹænzfɜː/ /tɹænzˈfɜː/ /ˈtɹænsfɝ/ /tɹænsˈfɝ/

The act of conveying or removing something from one place, person or thing to another.

"The transfer of the student to a different class was announced in a school memo. "

Illustration inspected

inspected verb

/ɪnˈspɛktɪd/ /ɪnˈspɛktəd/

To examine critically or carefully; especially, to search out problems or determine condition; to scrutinize.

"Inspect the system for leaks."