derailleur
(de-rail-leur)
3 syllables
Definition
noun. a gearshifting mechanism on a bicycle that shifts the drive chain from one sprocket wheel to another
Example Sentence
He needed to adjust the derailleur on his bike.
Synonyms
gear-shifting mechanism; bike part; bike gear mechanism
Antonyms
gas pedal
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