trouser clip
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Definition
Noun: A device, typically made of metal or plastic, worn around a cyclist's ankles. Its primary function is to secure loose trouser legs, preventing them from becoming entangled in a bicycle's chain, gears, or spokes.
Usage
The term "trouser clip" is used to refer to the specific accessory for cyclists. It is a count noun (e.g., a trouser clip, two trouser clips). It describes a practical item used for safety and convenience while riding a bicycle.
Examples
- He always uses trouser clips when commuting to work by bike to keep his suit pants clean and safe.
- Before setting off, she fastened the trouser clip around her right ankle.
- Vintage trouser clips from the 1950s are now considered collector's items.
Advanced Usage
- As a defining characteristic: The term can be used to evoke a specific, often old-fashioned or utilitarian, cycling aesthetic.
- His outfit, complete with trouser clips and a flat cap, gave him the look of a classic English cyclist.
Variants and Related Words
- Cycle clip: A direct synonym, more commonly used in British English.
- Pants clip: A less common, informal variant.
- Ankle clip: A more general term that can refer to similar clips used for other purposes.
Synonyms
- Cycle clip
- Bicycle clip
Related Phrases/Idioms
- To clip in: While primarily used for attaching cycling shoes to pedals ("clipless pedals"), in a very literal sense, one can "clip on" their trouser clips.
- He clipped on his trouser clips and began his ride.
Noun
- a clip worn around a cyclist's ankles that keeps trousers from becoming caught in the bicycle chain