Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

chain-driven

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.29 in modern English

Syllables: chain--driv-en
IPA

20

Scrabble Score

11

Letters

4

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Referring to the transmission of power by means of a suitable endless chain, such as a bicycle chain.

Example Sentences

"No description of the Bulleid patent chain-driven valve-motion for locomotives has yet been made public, and until this happens we are unable to satisfy the interest of many readers in this unique locomotive equipment."

Phrases

chain drive

Frequently Paired Words

chain drive

Questions

What does chain-driven mean?: Referring to the transmission of power by means of a suitable endless chain, such as a bicycle chain.

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