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sprocket in German

sprocket in German is Ritzel, Kettenrad, Aufschiebling — sprocket means a toothed wheel that meshes with a chain or perforated belt to drive it.

sprocket in German

Ritzel
noun
Kettenrad
noun
Aufschiebling
noun
(architecture) A flared extension at the base of a sloped roof.
Eselsohr
noun
(architecture) A flared extension at the base of a sloped roof.

What does "sprocket" mean?

  1. noun A toothed wheel that meshes with a chain or perforated belt to drive it.
    "The bike chain slipped off the rear sprocket."
  2. noun A placeholder name used for a generic, unspecified, or made-up product.
    "The textbook example used "widgets and sprockets" as a stand-in company's products."
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sprocket in a sentence

  • The bike chain slipped off the rear sprocket.
  • Film projectors use sprockets to pull the film through frame by frame.
  • The textbook example used "widgets and sprockets" as a stand-in company's products.

Similar words in German

cog

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Frequently asked questions

What is "sprocket" in German?

"sprocket" in German is Ritzel, Kettenrad, Aufschiebling. sprocket means: A toothed wheel that meshes with a chain or perforated belt to drive it.

How do you use "sprocket" in a sentence?

Example: "The bike chain slipped off the rear sprocket." In German, "sprocket" is Ritzel, Kettenrad, Aufschiebling.

Are there other ways to say "sprocket" in German?

Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "sprocket": Ritzel, Kettenrad, Aufschiebling, Eselsohr.

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