Trouser Clip (Noun)
Meaning
A clip worn around a cyclist's ankles that keeps trousers from becoming caught in the bicycle chain.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- Before her morning commute, Sarah put on her favourite commuter trousers and secured them with a simple trouser clip.
- Tony used a trouser clip to ensure a safe ride as he pedalled to the nearby train station.
- After getting into three cycling accidents due in part to her loose pant leg, Emma invested in a reliable trouser clip.
- Since many cyclists were getting caught on the bike chain guards at night, local bike shops started providing free trouser clips for better visibility and safety.
- Dylan decided to buy a pack of metal trouser clips instead of replacing them every time they broke like his earlier, weak plastic clips did.