Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

chain slap

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.89 in modern English

Syllables: chain s-lap
IPA

16

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

2

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The slapping sound of the bicycle's chain against the chainstays while riding over rough terrain.

Uncountable

Usage

Uncountable

Questions

What does chain slap mean?: The slapping sound of the bicycle's chain against the chainstays while riding over rough terrain.

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