SPROCKET Synonyms

• regulator consisting of a heavy wheel that stores kinetic energy and smooths the operation of a reciprocating engine

• a toothed wheel that engages another toothed mechanism in order to change the speed or direction of transmitted motion

• wheelwork consisting of a connected set of rotating gears by which force is transmitted or motion or torque is changed

• a mechanism for transmitting motion for some specific purpose (as the steering gear of a vehicle)

• equipment consisting of miscellaneous articles needed for a particular operation or sport etc.

• set the level or character of

• a gear with a small number of teeth designed to mesh with a larger wheel or rack

• any of the larger wing or tail feathers of a bird

• wing of a bird

• bind the arms of

• cut the wings off (of birds)

• a simple machine consisting of a wheel with a groove in which a rope can run to change the direction or point of application of a force applied to the rope

• mechanical device consisting of a toothed wheel or rack engaged with a pawl that permits it to move in only one direction

• move by degrees in one direction only

• a grounder that rolls along the infield

• a long heavy sea wave as it advances towards the shore

• a small wheel without spokes (as on a roller skate)

• a cylinder that revolves

• a mechanical device consisting of a cylindrical tube around which the hair is wound to curl it

• Old World bird that tumbles or rolls in flight; related to kingfishers

• pigeon that executes backward somersaults in flight or on the ground

• hard bonelike structures in the jaws of vertebrates; used for biting and chewing or for attack and defense

• something resembling the tooth of an animal

• toothlike structure in invertebrates found in the mouth or alimentary canal or on a shell

• a means of enforcement

• one of a number of uniform projections on a gear

• 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)

• a handwheel that is used for steering

• forces that provide energy and direction

• a circular helm to control the rudder of a vessel

• game equipment consisting of a wheel with slots that is used for gambling; the wheel rotates horizontally and players bet on which slot the roulette ball will stop in

• an instrument of torture that stretches or disjoints or mutilates victims

• a wheeled vehicle that has two wheels and is moved by foot pedals

• change directions as if revolving on a pivot

• wheel somebody or something

• move along on or as if on wheels or a wheeled vehicle

• ride a bicycle

• something unspecified whose name is either forgotten or not known

• a device or control that is very useful for a particular job

• thin wheel with teeth that engage with a chain