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Meaning of roller chain | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A type of chain drive used to transmit mechanical power in many kinds of machinery, such as conveyors and bicycles, consisting of a series of short cylindrical rollers held together by side links and driven by a sprocket.

Equivalents

Deutsch Rollenkette
Español cadena
Suomi rullaketju
Русский ро́ликовая цепь

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

roller cone bit roller derby roller disco roller docker roller football roller gin

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