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derailleur

The correct spelling is derailleur.

How to pronounce derailleur

noun

IPA: /dɪˈɹeɪljə/

Say it like: Der-ayl-leu-r

The correct spelling is derailleur. The mechanism on a bicycle used to move the chain from one sprocket (gear) to another.

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Definition

noun

  1. 1.The mechanism on a bicycle used to move the chain from one sprocket (gear) to another.
  2. 2.The entire gearset on a bicycle with such a mechanism.

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