sprocket
Sprocket (noun) means a toothed wheel that meshes with a chain or perforated belt to drive it. Example: “The bike chain slipped off the rear sprocket.”
How to use sprocket
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA toothed wheel that grips a chain or belt to move it, like on a bicycle or in machinery.
Word forms
sprockets plural
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The bike chain slipped off the rear _____.
Etymology
Origin uncertain; first recorded in the 1500s, possibly linked to Italian words for "spool" or "spur", or to English "spoke" and "spike".
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What does “sprocket” mean?
The word “sprocket” means a toothed wheel that meshes with a chain or perforated belt to drive it. In plain terms, a toothed wheel that grips a chain or belt to move it, like on a bicycle or in machinery.
How do you pronounce “sprocket”?
“Sprocket” is pronounced SPRO-kiht (/ˈspɹɒkɪt/ in IPA).
How do you use “sprocket” in a sentence?
Here is “sprocket” used in a sentence: “The bike chain slipped off the rear sprocket.”
What part of speech is “sprocket”?
“Sprocket” is a noun.
Where does the word “sprocket” come from?
The word “sprocket” dates back to around 1500 and comes from Italian. Origin uncertain; first recorded in the 1500s, possibly linked to Italian words for "spool" or "spur", or to English "spoke" and "spike".
How many meanings does “sprocket” have?
“Sprocket” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a toothed wheel that meshes with a chain or perforated belt to drive it.
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