Felly (Noun)
Meaning
Rim (or part of the rim) into which spokes are inserted.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The bike's felly was damaged after the accident and needed to be replaced.
- To rebuild the wheel, he started by attaching the spokes to the felly.
- When cleaning her bike, she made sure to wipe the dirt off the felly where the spokes attached.
- The felly of the old wagon wheel was worn and brittle from years of exposure.
- After a long ride, the felly on his racing bike showed signs of strain.