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)

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