bicycle wheel

Thân thiện

A child carefully tightens the spokes on his bicycle wheel.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • The wheel of a bicycle: A circular component that rotates on an axle and forms part of a bicycle, typically consisting of a metal rim, wire spokes, a hub, and a pneumatic tire.

Usage

• The term "bicycle wheel" is a compound noun used to specify the type of wheel. It refers specifically to the wheel assembly designed for and used on a bicycle.
• It is typically used in contexts discussing bicycle maintenance, construction, parts, or mechanics.

Examples

• Noun:
  • I need to replace the front bicycle wheel because it is bent.
  • The mechanic trued the bicycle wheel to make it spin perfectly straight.
  • A standard bicycle wheel has 32 or 36 spokes.

Advanced Usage

• While "bicycle wheel" itself is a specific term, it can be part of more detailed descriptions:
  • radial-laced bicycle wheel
  • carbon-fiber bicycle wheel
  • He is an expert in bicycle wheel building.

Variants and Related Words

• Wheel: The more general term for a circular object that revolves on an axle.
• Rim: The outer circular part of a wheel on which the tire is mounted.
• Hub: The central part of a wheel, rotating on or with the axle.
• Spoke: One of the rods connecting the hub to the rim of a wheel.
• Bicycle tire: The rubber covering, often pneumatic, that fits around the wheel rim.

Synonyms

• Bike wheel (informal)
• Cycle wheel (less common)

Related Phrases

• To true a wheel: To adjust the tension of the spokes to make the wheel perfectly round and straight.
• To lace a wheel: To assemble a wheel by threading spokes through the hub and rim.

Học thuật

Noun

1. the wheel of a bicycle