Sprocket

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-007264",
  "term": "Sprocket",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A toothed wheel designed to engage with a chain, track, or other perforated material, transmitting rotary motion or linear force. Unlike gears, sprockets do not mesh directly with other sprockets but instead drive or are driven by a continuous loop. They are fundamental components in bicycle drivetrains, conveyor systems, and tracked vehicles.",
  "synonyms": [
    "sprocket wheel"
  ],
  "subject": "Mechanical engineering",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Kettenrad",
    "es": "piñón",
    "fr": "pignon"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/sprocket/"
}