What does sprocket mean?
Sprocket means (mechanical engineering) A toothed wheel that enmeshes with a chain or other perforated band..
Sprocket
/ˈspɹɒkɪt/ · noun
Meaning
(mechanical engineering) A toothed wheel that enmeshes with a chain or other perforated band..
Definitions by Sense
- (mechanical engineering) A toothed wheel that enmeshes with a chain or other perforated band.
- (usually in the plural) The tooth of such a wheel.
- (architecture) A flared extension at the base of a sloped roof.
- A placeholder name for an unnamed, unspecified, or hypothetical manufactured good or product.
Example Sentences
Suppose we have a widget factory that produces 100 widgets per year, and a sprocket factory that produces 200 sprockets per year.
Synonyms for sprocket
Antonyms for sprocket
Related Words
Word Forms
- sprockets
- splocket
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for sprocket?
Common synonyms include sprocket wheel, widget, cog.
What is the opposite of sprocket?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use sprocket in a sentence?
Suppose we have a widget factory that produces 100 widgets per year, and a sprocket factory that produces 200 sprockets per year.
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