chainring

Meaning

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.

Origin

chain + ring

Modern English dictionary

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