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Sprocket
01
pinhão, roda dentada
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
Exemplos
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.
As motocicletas dependem de um sistema de corrente e pinhão para transferir a potência do motor para a roda traseira.
02
a tooth or projection on the rim of a gear wheel
Exemplos
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
Exemplos
The printer uses a sprocket to feed the paper.
Film is advanced frame by frame using sprockets.
