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