Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

bicycle chain

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.90 in modern English

Syllables: bi-cy-cle chain
IPA

26

Scrabble Score

12

Letters

3

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The endless chain, of roller chain type, that transmits power from the pedals to the driven wheel of a bicycle via a sprocket attached to each of those.

Inflected Forms

bicycle chains (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

derailleur bike chain

Questions

What does bicycle chain mean?: The endless chain, of roller chain type, that transmits power from the pedals to the driven wheel of a bicycle via a sprocket attached to each of those.

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