Visual meaning of 'derailleur' - Social Visual Dictionary

Visual illustration of derailleur: The mechanism on a bicycle used to move the chain from one sprocket (gear) to another. - Image 1

noun

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

Examples:

"The cyclist adjusted the derailleur to shift gears while climbing the hill. "

vehicle machine device part sport technical

Visual illustration of derailleur: The entire gearset on a bicycle with such a mechanism. - Image 1

noun

The entire gearset on a bicycle with such a mechanism.

Examples:

"The bicycle mechanic adjusted the derailleur to make the gear changes smoother. "

vehicle machine part technology

Related Words

Visual illustration for the word "chain" - A series of interconnected rings or links usually made of metal.

/ˈt͡ʃeɪn/

A series of interconnected rings or links usually made of metal.

"He wore a gold chain around the neck."

Visual illustration for the word "adjusted" - To modify.

/əˈdʒʌstɪd/

"The student adjusted her chair so she could see the board better. "

Visual illustration for the word "shift" - A modifier key whose main function is shifting between two or more functions of any of certain other keys (usually by pressing Shift and the other button simultaneously).

/ʃɪft/

A modifier key whose main function is shifting between two or more functions of any of certain other keys (usually by pressing Shift and the other button simultaneously).

"The Shift key is used to type capital letters. "

Visual illustration for the word "cyclist" - A person who rides a cycle, especially a bicycle, or who habitually engages in cycling.

/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. "

Visual illustration for the word "smoother" - Having a texture that lacks friction. Not rough.

smootheradjective

/ˈsmuːðər/ /ˈsmuːðɚ/

Having a texture that lacks friction. Not rough.

"The new road is much smoother than the old one, making the drive more comfortable. "

Visual illustration for the word "changes" - The process of becoming different.

/ˈtʃeɪndʒɪz/

The process of becoming different.

"The product is undergoing a change in order to improve it."

Visual illustration for the word "bicycle" - 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.

/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. "

Visual illustration for the word "mechanic" - A manual worker; a labourer or artisan.

/məˈkænɪk/

A manual worker; a labourer or artisan.

"The mechanic fixed the broken bicycle chain. "

Visual illustration for the word "sprocket" - A toothed wheel that enmeshes with a chain or other perforated band.

/spɹɒkɪt/

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

"The bicycle chain slipped off the sprocket, making it impossible to pedal. "

Visual illustration for the word "climbing" - To ascend; rise; to go up.

/ˈklaɪ̯mɪŋ/

To ascend; rise; to go up.

"Prices climbed steeply."

Visual illustration for the word "mechanism" - (within a machine or machinery) Any mechanical means for the conversion or control of motion, or the transmission or control of power.

/ˈmɛkənɪzm/

(within a machine or machinery) Any mechanical means for the conversion or control of motion, or the transmission or control of power.

"The bicycle's gears are a complex mechanism that converts the rider's pedaling motion into forward movement. "

Visual illustration for the word "entire" - The whole of something; the entirety.

/ənˈtaɪə/ /ənˈtaɪɚ/

The whole of something; the entirety.

"The entire class was excited for the field trip. "