chainwheel

chainwheel Definition

chain·wheel (-hwēl′)

noun

sprocket (sense )

chainwheel Usage Examples

Converse of object

Adjective modifier

small: In addition he has fitted a smaller chainwheel ( 52 teeth ).
double: It had acquired a double chainwheel by then ( thanks Dad!
single: The simple single chainwheel and 9-speed Shimano LX gearing also changed much more cleanly than the 3 ( oval!

Noun used with modifier

tooth: The single gear is about 46.5 inches - a 42 tooth chainwheel driving an 11 tooth sprocket with a 12.2 inch rolling diameter.
camshaft: There should be basically no slack in the chain as it runs from the camshaft chainwheel down to the crankshaft chainwheel.

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