Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun sprocket
3 senses of sprocket
Sense 1
sprocket -- (roller that has teeth on the rims to pull film or paper through)
=> roller -- (a cylinder that revolves)
Sense 2
sprocket, sprocket wheel -- (thin wheel with teeth that engage with a chain)
=> wheel -- (a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines))
Sense 3
cog, sprocket -- (tooth on the rim of gear wheel)
=> tooth -- (something resembling the tooth of an animal)