Definition of Chainwheel

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Chainwheel

chainring
chainrings
chains
chains of custody
chains of title
chainsaw
chainsaw consultant
chainsawed
chainsawing
chainsaws
chainset
chainsets
chainsmoking
chainstay
chainstays
chainwheel (current term)
chainwheels
chainwide
chainwise
chainwork
chair
chair car
chair conformation
chair form
chair lift
chair mat
chair mats
chair plug
chair rail
chairback

Literary usage of Chainwheel

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Modern Safety Bicycle by Herbert Alfred Garratt (1899)
"With this arrangement there is no fear of unscrewing the chainwheel by back-pedalling, ... At the same time, should it be desired to change the chainwheel, ..."

2. Bicycles & tricycles: an elementary treatise on their design and by Archibald Sharp (1896)
"... and Bearing Pressure on Rivets. -- 294. Speed-ratio of Two Shafts connected by Chain Gearing. — 295. Size of Chain-wheels. — 296. Spring chainwheel. ..."

3. Cycle Building and Repairing, with Numerous Engravings and Diagrams edited by Paul Nooncree Hasluck (1900)
"... in. clearance between the spokes and chainwheel on the hub, otherwise there will not be sufficient room for the thickness of the case, the disc, ..."

4. English Mechanic and World of Science: With which are Incorporated "The (1893)
"Do not turn spindle down till you have got the cranks and chainwheel, as the holes vary a little, and a good fit is essential. ..."

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