freehub en · NOUN
Etymology
From free + hub, genericized trademark.
Meanings
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A type of bicycle hub incorporating a ratcheting mechanism, with a cassette, or set of sprockets, mounted onto a splined shaft of the hub to engage the chain.
In many high-end and midrange bicycles, freehubs have replaced freewheel systems.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| freehubs | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Relateds
Translations (2)
nb frinav (type of bicycle hub) · nb boss (type of bicycle hub)