wheel spoke

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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A structural component of a wheel: A "wheel spoke" is one of the rods or bars that connect the central hub of a wheel to its outer rim, providing support and helping to distribute weight and forces.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • One of the bicycle's wheel spokes was bent in the accident.
    • The wooden cart had sturdy oak wheel spokes.
    • To true the wheel, you must adjust the tension on each wheel spoke.
Advanced Usage
  • "To be spoked": Describes a wheel that has spokes fitted.
    • The vintage bicycle was beautifully spoked with stainless steel.
Variants and Related Words
  • Spoke (n): A common, shorter form for "wheel spoke".
    • He replaced a broken spoke on his bike.
  • Spoking (n): The act or process of fitting spokes into a wheel.
  • Spokeless (adj): Describing a wheel that lacks spokes, such as a solid disc.
Synonyms
  • Radial: Pertaining to or arranged like rays or radii from a center, similar to the arrangement of spokes.
  • Strut: A bar used to provide support, though not specific to wheels.
Related Phrases
  • Spoke wrench (n): A specialized tool for adjusting the tension of wheel spokes.
    • You'll need a spoke wrench to fix that wobbly wheel.
Noun
  1. support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

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