Synonyms for chainring
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
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.
Forms
- Plural
- chainrings → sprockets, chainwheels…
Example sentences
- sprocket Prise off the circlip fastening the sprocket to the hub.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| chainring | steady | |
| sprocket | falling | |
| chainwheel | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 8 letters
- sprocket2
- 10 letters
- chainwheel
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (sprocket2 = 2 syllables).