sprag (Meaning)
Wordnet
sprag (n)
a chock or bar wedged under a wheel or between the spokes to prevent a vehicle from rolling down an incline
a wooden prop used to support the roof of a mine
Synonyms & Antonyms of sprag
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sprag Sentence Examples
- The sprag clutch disengaged the starter motor after the engine ignited.
- The sprag device prevented the reel from unwinding in reverse.
- The bicycle sprag allowed the rider to coast down slopes without pedaling.
- The sprag pawl engaged with the ratchet to prevent the winch from slipping.
- The sprag wheel provided a one-way rotation for the conveyor system.
- The sprag clutch minimized backlash in the drivetrain.
- The sprag and ratchet mechanism acted as a locking device for the elevator gate.
- The sprag spring ensured that the clutch disengaged smoothly.
- The sprag and pawl combination allowed the freewheel mechanism to rotate in one direction.
- The sprag design of the starter motor offered high torque and low maintenance.
FAQs About the word sprag
a chock or bar wedged under a wheel or between the spokes to prevent a vehicle from rolling down an incline, a wooden prop used to support the roof of a mine
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The sprag clutch disengaged the starter motor after the engine ignited.
The sprag device prevented the reel from unwinding in reverse.
The bicycle sprag allowed the rider to coast down slopes without pedaling.
The sprag pawl engaged with the ratchet to prevent the winch from slipping.
