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Sprocket
01
pignone, ruota dentata
a toothed wheel with projections that mesh with a chain, track, or other perforated or indented material, typically used to transmit motion or power in machinery, vehicles, or bicycles
Esempi
The bicycle 's rear wheel is connected to the chain and sprocket assembly, facilitating smooth pedaling.
Motorcycles rely on a sprocket system to transfer power from the engine to the rear wheel.
Le motociclette si basano su un sistema di pignone per trasferire la potenza dal motore alla ruota posteriore.
02
a tooth or projection on the rim of a gear wheel
Esempi
Each sprocket on the gear must align with the chain.
Broken sprockets can jam the mechanism.
03
a roller with teeth on its rim used to pull film, paper, or similar material through a mechanism
Esempi
The printer uses a sprocket to feed the paper.
Film is advanced frame by frame using sprockets.
