Derailleur

Pronunciation: /dɪˈreɪlər/

Definitions of derailleur

noun a mechanism for changing gears on a bicycle, typically consisting of a chain, sprockets, and a mechanism to move the chain from one sprocket to another

Example Sentences

A1 The derailleur on my bike helps me change gears.

A2 I need to adjust the derailleur on my bicycle because it's not shifting properly.

B1 Learning how to maintain and repair a derailleur is essential for any cyclist.

B2 The derailleur on my mountain bike is a high-quality component that ensures smooth gear changes.

C1 After years of experience, I can now easily troubleshoot any issues with a derailleur.

C2 The professional cyclist carefully fine-tuned his derailleur for optimal performance in the race.

Examples of derailleur in a Sentence

formal The derailleur is a crucial component of a bicycle's drivetrain system.

informal I had to adjust my derailleur after it started making a strange noise.

slang My derailleur got all messed up on that bumpy trail.

figurative His bad decisions acted like a derailleur, causing his life to go off track.

Grammatical Forms of derailleur

• past tense: derailed
• plural: derailleurs
• comparative: more derailleur
• superlative: most derailleur
• present tense: derails
• future tense: will derail
• perfect tense: has derailed
• continuous tense: is derailing
• singular: derailleur
• positive degree: derailleur
• infinitive: to derail
• gerund: derailing
• participle: derailed

Origin and Evolution of derailleur

First Known Use: 1901 year

Language of Origin: French

Story behind the word: The word 'derailleur' originated from French, derived from the verb 'dérailer' meaning to go off the rails.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of railways to describe a mechanism that prevents trains from going off the tracks, the term 'derailleur' evolved to refer to a device used in bicycles to change gears by moving the chain from one sprocket to another.