Speiche — meaning in English

English meaning

• radius noun A straight line from the center of a circle or sphere to its edge, or the length of that line.
• spoke noun One of the thin rods that run from the hub of a wheel out to its rim.

Senses

Speiche is used for these senses in English:

• futtock (nautical) Any of the curved rib-like timbers that form the frame of a wooden ship.
• radius (zoology) The lighter bone (or fused portion of bone) in the forelimb of an animal.
• spoke A stick inserted into the wheel of a vehicle to keep the wheel from turning.

radius — full definition

1. noun A straight line from the center of a circle or sphere to its edge, or the length of that line.
2. noun A surrounding area or distance measured from a central point.
3. noun The long bone of the forearm on the thumb side.

spoke — full definition

1. noun One of the thin rods that run from the hub of a wheel out to its rim.
2. verb Past tense of "speak" — talked or said something.

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