leading spoke

noun

In wheelbuilding, a spoke that points from the hub flange in the direction of rotation of the wheel.

Similar
tension spoketensile spokestatic spoke
Opposite
trailing spoke
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Meanings

nounleading spoke (plural leading spokes)

plural leading spokes

  1. cyclingIn wheelbuilding, a spoke that points from the hub flange in the direction of rotation of the wheel.

    Synonyms: tension spoke, tensile spoke, static spoke · Antonyms: trailing spoke

Synonyms & antonyms

nounIn wheelbuilding, a spoke that points from the hub flange in the direction of rotation of the wheel.

Similar
tension spoketensile spokestatic spoke
Opposite
trailing spoke

Translations

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APA

leading spoke. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/leading%20spoke

MLA

“leading spoke.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/leading%20spoke. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “leading spoke,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/leading%20spoke.

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