Meaning of the word sprocket in English

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sprocket

US /ˈsprɑː.kɪt ˌwiːl/
UK /ˈsprɑː.kɪt ˌwiːl/
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Noun

1.

a toothed wheel that engages with a chain, track, or other perforated material

Example:
The bicycle chain runs over the sprocket.
The tank's track is driven by a large sprocket.
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