Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

roller chain

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.90 in modern English

Syllables
roller chain
IPA
16
Scrabble Score
11
Letters
1
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A type of chain drive used to transmit mechanical power in many kinds of machinery, such as conveyors and bicycles, consisting of a series of short cylindrical rollers held together by side links and driven by a sprocket.

Inflected Forms

roller chains (plural)

Phrases

endless chain

Frequently Paired Words

endless chain

Questions

What does roller chain mean?
A type of chain drive used to transmit mechanical power in many kinds of machinery, such as conveyors and bicycles, consisting of a series of short cylindrical rollers held together by side links and driven by a sprocket.

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