spokes
word · lemma: spoke
Definition
The thin bars or rods that connect the center of a wheel to its outer edge, commonly seen on bicycles and some other wheels.
Usage & Nuances
Almost always used in the context of wheels ('bicycle spokes', 'wheel spokes'). 'Spoke' can also be used for the bars in a metaphorical sense (e.g., 'spokes of a wheel' to reference parts radiating from a center), but this is less common.
Spanish: radios (de rueda) - varillas (de bicicleta)Portuguese (BR): raios (de roda)Portuguese (PT): raios (de roda)Chinese (Simplified): 辐条Chinese (Traditional): 輻條Hindi: सलाख़ें (पहिए की)Arabic: أسلاك العجلة
Example Sentences
The bicycle has many spokes on each wheel.
basic
One of the spokes on my wheel is broken.
basic
He fixed the spokes to make the wheel strong again.
basic
If your spokes are loose, the wheel might wobble.
natural
Old wheels sometimes lose a few spokes after years of use.
natural
Each of the spokes supports part of the weight on the wheel.
natural