sprocket vs wheel

wheel vs sprocket

sprocket and wheel both are nouns.

sprocket is not a verb while wheel is a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
sprocket	Yes	No	No	No
wheel	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, wheel is a hypernym of sprocket; that is, wheel is a word with a broader meaning than sprocket:

sprocket: 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)

sprocket (noun)	wheel (noun)
thin wheel with teeth that engage with a chain	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)
tooth on the rim of gear wheel	a circular helm to control the rudder of a vessel
roller that has teeth on the rims to pull film or paper through	an instrument of torture that stretches or disjoints or mutilates victims
	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
	a handwheel that is used for steering
	a wheeled vehicle that has two wheels and is moved by foot pedals
	forces that provide energy and direction

sprocket (verb)	wheel (verb)
	change directions as if revolving on a pivot
	move along on or as if on wheels or a wheeled vehicle
	wheel somebody or something
	ride a bicycle

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