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Meaning of "bicycle chain" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF BICYCLE CHAIN

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF BICYCLE CHAIN

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verb
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preposition
conjunction
determiner
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Bicycle chain is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES BICYCLE CHAIN MEAN IN ENGLISH?

bicycle chain

Bicycle chain

A bicycle chain is a roller chain that transfers power from the pedals to the drive-wheel of a bicycle, thus propelling it. Most bicycle chains are made from plain carbon or alloy steel, but some are nickel-plated to prevent rust, or simply for aesthetics.

Definition of bicycle chain in the English dictionary

The definition of bicycle chain in the dictionary is a chain that transmits power from the pedals to the driving wheel of a bicycle.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE BICYCLE CHAIN

bicultural
biculturalism
bicuspid
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bicuspidate
bicycle
bicycle bell
bicycle clip
bicycle kick
bicycle path
bicycle pump
bicycle rack
bicycle rickshaw
bicycle shed
bicycle shop
bicycle touring
bicycler
bicyclic
bicyclical
bicyclist

WORDS THAT END LIKE BICYCLE CHAIN

ball and chain
branched chain
chain
daisy chain
door chain
drive chain
fast-food chain
food chain
grand chain
hain
heavy chain
hotel chain
long-chain
Markov chain
mountain chain
open chain
paper chain
side chain
straight chain
supply chain
unchain

Synonyms and antonyms of bicycle chain in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «bicycle chain» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF BICYCLE CHAIN

Find out the translation of bicycle chain to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of bicycle chain from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «bicycle chain» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

自行车链条
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

cadena de la bicicleta
570 millions of speakers

English

bicycle chain
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

साइकिल की चेन
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

سلسلة دراجة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

велосипедной цепи
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

corrente de bicicleta
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

সাইকেল চেইন
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

chaîne de bicyclette
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Rantaian basikal
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Fahrradkette
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

自転車のチェーン
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

자전거 체인
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Bicycle chain
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

chuỗi xe đạp
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

சைக்கிள் சங்கிலி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

सायकल चेन
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Bisiklet zinciri
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

catena della bicicletta
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

łańcuch rowerowy
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

велосипедної ланцюга
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

lanț de bicicletă
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

αλυσίδα ποδηλάτου
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

fiets ketting
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

cykelkedjan
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

sykkel-kjeden
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of bicycle chain

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «BICYCLE CHAIN»

The term «bicycle chain» is normally little used and occupies the 122.341 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «BICYCLE CHAIN» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «bicycle chain» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «bicycle chain» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about bicycle chain

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «BICYCLE CHAIN»

Discover the use of bicycle chain in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to bicycle chain and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The Bicycling Guide to Complete Bicycle Maintenance & Repair ...
There are two common sizes of bicycle chain: !/s- inch width, which is used on most BA1X bikes and all 1 -speed and 3 -speed bikes; and H:-inch width (also known as derailleur chain), which is used on all 5-, 6-, 7-, 8-, 9-, 10-, 12-, 15-, 16-, 18- ...
Todd Downs, 2005
2
Bicycle Accessoires and Repair Supplies (1918)
Chains, Roller, Bicycle Sprocket Chain Repair Parts, Bicycle Chain Parta, Motorcycle Chain Tools, Bicycle and Motorcycl Chain Guards. Bicycle Chain Guard Parts, Bicycle chain Lubricant • Chain Grips. Bicycle and Motorcycl Chain Tools, ...
N N, 2010
3
Bicycle Design: An Illustrated History
Despite competition from the other drive systems, chain drive became commonplace with the move from direct front-wheel drive to indirect rear-wheel drive and the coming of the safety bicycle. Chain drive was also used on some late ...
Tony Hadland, Hans-Erhard Lessing, 2014
4
The Complete Guide to Public Safety Cycling
Chains To lubricate a bicycle chain, drip a small amount of lubricant across each link (only one drop of lubricant per link), moving the chain periodically (not continuously) to gain access to all of the links. Do not be tempted to back pedal the ...
‎2007
5
Zinn and the Art of Road Bike Maintenance: The World's ...
If you are looking for easy-to-follow instructions on how to repair a bicycle, "Zinn & the Art of Road Bike Maintenance" is the best guide you'll find.
Lennard Zinn, 2013
6
Bicycle Parts: Bashguard, Bicycle Bell, Bicycle Brake, ...
Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online.
Source Wikipedia, 2013
7
The Bicycle
Glossary calipers (KAL-uh-purz) — a set of clamps at the end of a brake cable that press against a wheel's rim to stop the wheel from turning chain wheel ( CHAYN WEEL) — a gear that moves a bicycle chain crank (KRANGK) — a bar that is ...
Larry Hills, 2004
8
Building Wooden Machines: Gears and Gadgets for the ...
The bicycle chain is a beautiful item—lots of identical component parts, all made of steel, fitting together to make something both strong and flexible. The earliest known sketches of a bicycle (or drive) chain were made by Leonardo da Vinci.
Alan Bridgewater, Gill Bridgewater, 2012
9
Sloane's New Bicycle Maintenance Manual
Eugene Sloane. Fig. 4-21 Conventional chain design. The new Shimano Hyperglide ultra-narrow HG chain (Fig. 4-22) takes a special pin every time you take it apart. These pins are available in bike shops. I can report that my standard , ...
Eugene Sloane, 2010
10
Bicycle Shop Murder: Greg Tenorly Suspense Series -
“We know that he picked up a bicycle chain, gripped it with both hands, got behind Sam Spokane and pulled the chain tightly across Sam's neck. We know that he pulled the chain hard enough to leave an impression of the chain links around ...
Robert Burton Robinson, 2009

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «BICYCLE CHAIN»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term bicycle chain is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Chicken CycleKit wins KMC distribution award
Chicken CycleKit has received an award for their after-market sales success with manufacturer KMC Bicycle Chain Europe. The distributor ... «Bike Biz, Jul 15»
2
Column: For the love of a blanket named Blue
... the bicycle chain, leaving black oil stains on the pale blue yarn and a large part of Blue jammed in the gears, unraveling both the blanket and ... «Worthington Daily Globe, Jul 15»
3
Cog Railway Breaks the Mold of Traditional Train Design
Despite the presence of rails, a large cog wheel actually follows a rack, which resembles a laid out bicycle chain and climbs the severe incline ... «Construction Equipment Guide, Jul 15»
4
Italian makers unveil the Felfil, an open source 3d printing filament …
Among others include a bicycle chain and a windshield wiper motor. The decision to use these found parts certainly falls in line with the team's ... «3ders.org, Jun 15»
5
Introducing Felfil: An Italian Open Source 3D Printing Filament …
The extruder uses recycled and low-cost components such as a windscreen wiper motor and a simple bicycle chain transmission. Felfil filament ... «3DPrint.com, Jun 15»
6
Stamford man finds $3K Cannondale bike same day it was stolen
The 21-year-old Courtland Avenue man was also able to pass the acid test when he unlocked the Cannondale's bicycle chain, Connelly said. «The Advocate, Jun 15»
7
Man accused of arson faces 26 more charges
... markers to draw graffiti but also used bicycle chain locks to secure the main gates of nine units at various locations between June 11 and 14. «AsiaOne, Jun 15»
8
Alleged loanshark runner faces 26 more charges
During the operation, loanshark-related paraphernalia such as paint cans, bicycle chain locks and marker pens were seized. Bail was offered ... «Channel News Asia, Jun 15»
9
Council Approves 10 Civic Center Sculptures -- But Not Without …
... “Re-cycled,” made with bicycle chain rings, pipe and paint; “Prime Commonality,” one of the most colorful selections made of aluminum, steel, ... «Corona del Mar Today, Jun 15»
10
Four suspects arrested for assisting unlicensed moneylending …
A 43-year-old man was arrested near Sirat Road on Tuesday afternoon for allegedly using a bicycle chain to lock up the main gate of the ... «Channel News Asia, Jun 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Bicycle chain [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/bicycle-chain>. Apr 2024 ».
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