Felloe

//ˈfɛloʊ// noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The rim of a wooden wheel, supported by the spokes.
  2. 2
    rim (or part of the rim) into which spokes are inserted wordnet
  3. 3
    Any of the several curved segments that constitute the rim.

    "Then came putting on the felloes and what we called riving [/ˈɹɪvɪŋ/] the wheel: this was hammering on the felloes. This was nothing to do with putting an iron tyre on the wheel: we sent it to the blacksmith for that but only after we'd put on the felloes to our satisfaction."

Synonyms

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felly

Example

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"Then came putting on the felloes and what we called riving [/ˈɹɪvɪŋ/] the wheel: this was hammering on the felloes. This was nothing to do with putting an iron tyre on the wheel: we sent it to the blacksmith for that but only after we'd put on the felloes to our satisfaction."

Etymology

From Middle English felwe, from Old English felg (“harrow, felloe”). Doublet of felly, which see for more information.

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