roller chain


noun
  1. a power chain consisting of parallel pairs of flat links joined by pins covered with rollers, and engaging with the teeth of sprockets.

Origin of roller chain

1
First recorded in 1895–1900

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British Dictionary definitions for roller chain

roller chain

noun
  1. engineering a chain for transmitting power in which each link consists of two free-moving rollers held in position by pins connected to sideplates

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