felloe

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The rim of a wooden wheel, supported by the spokes.
  2. Any of the several curved segments that constitute the rim.

Pronunciation

/ˈfɛloʊ/ /ˈfɛləʊ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Pvanp7-felloe.wav /ˈfɛli/

Word forms

felloe felloes

Etymology

From Middle English felwe, from Old English felg (“harrow, felloe”). Doublet of felly, which see for more information.

Synonyms

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