sprocket (Meaning)

Wordnet

sprocket (n)

roller that has teeth on the rims to pull film or paper through

thin wheel with teeth that engage with a chain

tooth on the rim of gear wheel

Webster

sprocket (n.)

A tooth or projection, as on the periphery of a wheel, shaped so as to engage with a chain.

A sprocket wheel.

Synonyms & Antonyms of sprocket

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sprocket Sentence Examples

  1. The bicycle's rear sprocket is worn and needs replacing.
  2. The gears on the sprocket interlocked perfectly, preventing slipping.
  3. The drive sprocket was connected to the chain, which in turn powered the machine.
  4. The broken sprocket lodged itself in the gear, causing the engine to seize.
  5. The engineer carefully tightened the sprocket to ensure a smooth rotation.
  6. The sprocket assembly consisted of a series of teeth and a central hub.
  7. The small sprocket on the transmission reduced the speed of the shaft.
  8. The technician lubricated the sprocket to minimize friction and wear.
  9. The locking mechanism on the sprocket prevented unwanted movement.
  10. The team used a sprocket puller to remove the damaged sprocket safely.

FAQs About the word sprocket

roller that has teeth on the rims to pull film or paper through, thin wheel with teeth that engage with a chain, tooth on the rim of gear wheelA tooth or projec

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The bicycle's rear sprocket is worn and needs replacing.

The gears on the sprocket interlocked perfectly, preventing slipping.

The drive sprocket was connected to the chain, which in turn powered the machine.

The broken sprocket lodged itself in the gear, causing the engine to seize.