sprocket
/'sprɔkit/
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Definition
Noun 1. A tooth on the rim of a gear wheel: A sprocket is one of the individual teeth or projections on the edge of a wheel, designed to engage with the links of a chain. 2. A thin wheel with teeth that engage with a chain: This refers to the entire wheel (often called a sprocket wheel) that has teeth around its circumference to mesh with a chain, transferring motion. 3. A roller that has teeth on the rims to pull film or paper through: A sprocket is a toothed wheel or roller used in machinery (like film projectors or printers) to advance material by engaging with holes along its edges.
Usage and Examples
- The bicycle's sprocket was worn out, causing the chain to slip.
- You need to replace the rear sprocket to improve the bike's gearing.
- The film projector uses a sprocket to pull the movie film through the gate steadily.
- In the printer, a plastic sprocket advances the perforated paper.
Advanced Usage and Technical Contexts
- Sprocket Hole: The hole in film or paper that engages with the sprocket tooth.
- Old film can tear at the sprocket holes.
- Sprocket Drive: A mechanism using a sprocket and chain to transmit power.
- The motorcycle uses a sprocket drive system.
Variants and Related Words
- Sprocket Wheel: (Noun) A complete wheel with sprockets; often used synonymously with "sprocket."
- The sprocket wheel connects to the pedal crank.
- Sprocketed: (Adjective) Fitted with or having sprockets.
- The sprocketed roller guides the film.
Synonyms
- Cog
- Gear tooth
- Toothed wheel
Related Phrases and Compounds
- Chain Sprocket: A sprocket specifically designed to engage with a chain.
- Drive Sprocket: The sprocket that transmits power from the motor or engine.
- Idler Sprocket: A sprocket used to guide or tension a chain without transmitting power.
Noun
- tooth on the rim of gear wheel
- thin wheel with teeth that engage with a chain
- roller that has teeth on the rims to pull film or paper through