three-speed
[ three-speed ]
/ ˈθriˌspid /
noun
a system of gears having three forward gear ratios, especially on a bicycle.
a bicycle having such a system of gears.
adjective
having three forward gear ratios.
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Example sentences from the Web for three-speed
Two-speed and three-speed gears are now very commonly fitted to cycles.
How it Works |Archibald WilliamsFor the full enjoyment of tandem riding, therefore, a two-speed gear is a necessity, while a three-speed gear is better.