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sprocket

sproc·ket

UK/ˈspɹɒkɪt/ US/ˈsprɑkʌt/ rare

noun

1.

roller that has teeth on the rims to pull film or paper through

2.

thin wheel with teeth that engage with a chain

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3.

tooth on the rim of gear wheel

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Origin

Unknown. First attested in the 16th century. Perhaps related to Italian rocchetto (“spool”), spoletta (“spool”), sprone (“spur”), or English spoke, spike, spur.

Phrases

  • sprocket wheel

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