sprocket
sprocket is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, sprocket is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofsprocket
- A toothed wheel that enmeshes with a chain or other perforated band.
- (usually in the plural) The tooth of such a wheel.
- A flared extension at the base of a sloped roof.
- A placeholder name for an unnamed, unspecified, or hypothetical manufactured good or product.
Synonyms: widget
Example: "Suppose we have a widget factory that produces 100 widgets per year, and a sprocket factory that produces 200 sprockets per year."
Nearby Words
17 wordsTrending in English (US)
Terms getting hyphenated by users right now.