Outdoor Sports Gear

noun a long, narrow, tapered tube used to indicate wind direction and speed

• The airport uses wind socks to determine wind direction for incoming and outgoing flights.
• I always look at the wind sock by the beach to see if it's a good day for kite flying.
• Hey, check out that wind sock over there, it's spinning like crazy!
• Her mood was like a wind sock, constantly changing with the slightest breeze.

noun a colloquial term for a rash or skin irritation

• The swimmer put on her rashie before entering the cold water.
• I always wear a rashie at the beach to protect my skin from the sun.
• My rashie is so stylish, it's like a fashion statement at the pool.
• Wearing a rashie is like having a shield against harmful UV rays.

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

• The derailleur is a crucial component of a bicycle's drivetrain system.
• I had to adjust my derailleur after it started making a strange noise.
• My derailleur got all messed up on that bumpy trail.
• His bad decisions acted like a derailleur, causing his life to go off track.