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derailleur
[dih-rey-ler]
noun
a gear-shifting mechanism on a bicycle that shifts the drive chain from one sprocket wheel to another.
derailleur
/ əˈɪə /
noun
a mechanism for changing gear on bicycles, consisting of a device that lifts the driving chain from one sprocket wheel to another of different size
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of derailleur1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of derailleur1
Example Sentences
A single derailleur cable found snapped in two during a bike ride I took in Italy morphed into something more sinister.
The ’70s also saw an explosion in bike sales, both as a result of high gas prices and the introduction of the 10-speed derailleur.
Using the updated Google Lens to identify a bike’s derailleur.
These designs often require absurdly long chains slung between the pedals and rear derailleur.
The recumbent trikes have been waiting for months for rear derailleurs, a small but crucial part that is built in Taiwan.
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