felloe

American  

[fel-oh] / ˈfɛl oʊ /

noun

1. the circular rim, or a part of the rim of a wheel, into which the outer ends of the spokes are inserted.

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felloe British  

/ ˈfɛləʊ, ˈfɛlɪ /

noun

1. a segment or the whole rim of a wooden wheel to which the spokes are attached and onto which a metal tyre is usually shrunk

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Etymology

Origin of felloe

before 900; Middle English felwe, Old English felg ( e ); cognate with German Felge

Example Sentences

Slender iron rods just two and a half inches thick and eighty feet long linked the rim, or felloe, of each wheel to a “spider” affixed to the axle.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson

"A fine old felloe," said I—"full of fun, well informed, convivial, age about sixty, well preserved, splendid face—" "Is—is he an Irishman?" asked Jack, with deep emotion.

From The Lady of the Ice A Novel by De Mille, James

It was a smoking furnace down there, and soon the felloe and spokes would be injured by the flames and heat.

From Nan Sherwood at Pine Camp or, the Old Lumberman's Secret by Carr, Annie Roe

When we reached the scene, McCann had recovered the felloe, but every spoke in the hub was hopelessly ruined.

From The Log of a Cowboy A Narrative of the Old Trail Days by Adams, Andy

A thin wagon-bow, or barrel-hoops, may then be wrapped around the outside of the felloe, and secured with small nails or tacks.

From The Prairie Traveler A Hand-book for Overland Expeditions by Marcy, Randolph Barnes