noun
- the curved pieces of wood that form the rim of a wheel
Usage: archaic; technical
Examples
- The wheelwright carefully shaped each of the felloes before assembling the wagon wheel.
- Traditional wooden wheels were made with spokes connecting the hub to the felloes.
- The craftsman replaced several damaged felloes on the old cart wheel.
- Each felloe was cut from seasoned oak to ensure durability.
- The felloes were held together with iron bands called tires.