felly
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fel·ly
(fĕl′ē) also fel·loe (fĕl′ō)n. pl. fel·lies also fel·loes
The rim or a section of the rim of a wheel supported by spokes.
[Middle English felie, felwe, from Old English felg.]
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fel•ly1
(ˈfɛl i)n., pl. -lies.
[Middle English felien (pl.), variant of felwe felloe]
fel•ly2
(ˈfɛl i)adv.
in a fell manner; fiercely; ruthlessly.
[1250–1300]
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felly
, felloe - The felly or felloe is the exterior rim on a wheel or the section of rim supported by a spoke.See also related terms for supported.
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| Noun | 1. |  felly - rim (or part of the rim) into which spokes are insertedrim - the outer part of a wheel to which the tire is attached wheel - a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines) |
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