ten-speed

noun

: a bicycle with 10 gear combinations

Examples of ten-speed in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Modest numbers for a 4,500-pound hauler, but Honda engineers tuned the ten-speed automatic to provide the best reflexes. Jonathon Ramsey, Car and Driver, 22 Aug. 2023 There are also two transmissions to pick between, too—a six-speed manual and a ten-speed automatic with paddle shifters. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 15 May 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1971, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of ten-speed was in 1971

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“Ten-speed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ten-speed. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.

Kids Definition

ten-speed

noun
ˈten-ˌspēd
: a bicycle with ten possible combinations of gears

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