wheelrim

English

Etymology

From wheel +‎ rim.

Noun

wheelrim (plural wheelrims)

  1. (automotive, cycling) The rim of a wheel.
    Hyponym: split rim
    • 1992, Gordon Cruikshank, For Millionaires Only [] , London: Apple, →ISBN, page 121:
      Plainly derived from the well-known T35 shape, it is lower and sleeker, and distinguished by its unique radial-spoked wheels. Twisting forces were taken by the huge brake-drums, whose toothed edges lock directly into the wheelrim.

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