Wheelrim

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    The rim of a wheel.

    "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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"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."

Etymology

From wheel + rim.

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