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spokes

/spoʊks/

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noun

Rayons

A support structure that connects the axle or the hub of a wheel to the rim.

Examples :

"The bicycle wheel had several broken spokes, making it wobble when I tried to ride it. "

La roue du vélo avait plusieurs rayons cassés, ce qui la faisait osciller quand j'essayais de rouler.

part vehicle machine structure

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noun

Rayons

A projecting handle of a steering wheel.

Examples :

"He gripped the steering wheel by its spokes to make a sharp turn. "

Il a agrippé le volant par ses rayons pour effectuer un virage serré.

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noun

Barreau

A rung of a ladder.

Examples :

"The little boy carefully climbed the wooden ladder, making sure to step on each of the spokes. "

Le petit garçon a soigneusement grimpé à l'échelle en bois, en veillant à marcher sur chaque barreau.

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noun

Rayons

A device for fastening the wheel of a vehicle to prevent it from turning when going downhill.

Examples :

"This definition of "spokes" is incorrect. Spokes are the rods connecting the hub to the rim of a wheel. Here's a correct sentence reflecting the actual meaning of "spokes": "The bicycle spokes were shiny and new, reflecting the sunlight as I rode." "

Les rayons du vélo étaient brillants et neufs, reflétant la lumière du soleil pendant que je roulais.

vehicle part device

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noun

Points, nœuds

One of the outlying points in a hub-and-spoke model of transportation.

Examples :

"The small regional airport served as one of the main airline's spokes, connecting passengers to larger cities. "

Le petit aéroport régional servait de point principal à la compagnie aérienne, reliant les passagers aux grandes villes.

vehicle system place

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verb

Rayonner

To furnish (a wheel) with spokes.

Examples :

"The bicycle maker spokes the new wheels before attaching them to the frame. "

Le fabricant de vélos rayonne les nouvelles roues avant de les fixer au cadre.

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