Meaning Of The Word Sprocket

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sprocket
countable noun: A sprocket is a wheel with teeth around the outer edge that fit into the holes in a chain or a length of film or tape in order to move it round.

sprocket in American English
any of a number of teeth or points, as on the rim of a wheel, arranged to fit into the links of a chain
noun: a toothed wheel engaging with a conveyor or power chain

sprocket in British English
noun: a relatively thin wheel having teeth projecting radially from the rim, esp one that drives or is driven by a chain

sprocket in Mechanical Engineering
noun: A sprocket is a fairly thin wheel with teeth projecting outwards from the rim, especially a wheel that drives or is driven by a chain.

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