achtervork

Dutch

Etymology

Compound of achter +‎ vork.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈɑx.tərˌvɔrk/

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• Hyphenation: ach‧ter‧vork

Noun

achtervork f (plural achtervorken)

1. The part of a bicycle that supports the rear wheel. It consists of the chainstays and seatstays.

Derived terms

• liggende achtervork
• staande achtervork