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wheel vs sprocket

sprocket vs wheel

wheel and sprocket both are nouns.

wheel is a verb but sprocket is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
wheel Yes No Yes No
sprocket Yes No No No
As nouns, sprocket is a hyponym of wheel; that is, sprocket is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than wheel:
  • 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: thin wheel with teeth that engage with a chain
wheel (noun) sprocket (noun)
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) thin wheel with teeth that engage with a chain
a circular helm to control the rudder of a vessel tooth on the rim of gear wheel
an instrument of torture that stretches or disjoints or mutilates victims roller that has teeth on the rims to pull film or paper through
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
wheel (verb) sprocket (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
Difference between wheel and sprocket

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