chain drive

American  

noun

1. a driving mechanism transmitting power by means of an endless chain.

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chain drive British  

noun

1. engineering a chain of links passing over sprockets that transmits rotation from one shaft to another

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Other Word Forms

• chain-driven adjective

Etymology

Origin of chain drive

First recorded in 1900–05

Example Sentences

“Our ports are the backbone of our economy — critical hubs that support our supply chain, drive commerce, create jobs and connect us all,” said EPA Administrator Michael Regan, who visited the port in March.

From Los Angeles Times

Dollar General, which typically sells products for $10 or less, has cashed in on the surge in demand by opening new stores and doubling down on its fresh produce and frozen food offerings, helping the chain drive traffic higher in the quarter.

From Reuters

The girls, aged between 14 and 17, have built a prototype using a motor from a used Toyota Corolla and a chain drive from a Honda motorcycle.

From BBC

Adding to the industry’s woes is a recent report from Supply Chain Drive that other industry reports as well as the closely-watched Cass Freight Index have all shown declines in shipment and rate levels over the past few months.

From The Guardian

It looked much like modern bicycles do, with a chain drive, equally-sized wheels, and a diamond frame.

From BBC