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chainring

Pronunciation: /ˈt͡ʃeɪnɹɪŋ/

The English word “chainring” has 1 meaning listed here.

noun

  1. A large forward ring on a bicycle that a chain attaches to, in order to transfer energy to a wheel. It consists of one or more sprockets that are driven by the cranks and pedals of the bicycle.

Etymology

From chain + ring.

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