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splocket

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • Received-Pronunciation: splŏʹkĭt
  • Received-Pronunciation: /ˈsplɒkɪt/

1

noun

Meaning 1

Alternative form of sprocket.

A wheel with projections from its rim that fit and interact with the links of a chain.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: attributive, ellipsis

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2

noun

Meaning 2

Alternative form of sprocket.

A triangular timber frame.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Qualifier: building

Topics: architecture, business, carpentry, construction, manufacturing

Examples

  • 1898, Frank William Macey, Specifications in Detail, pages 162(1) and 175(2) (1) Common and jack rafters...with cut wrought ends at overhanging eaves, and wrought splocket (cock) pieces. (2) See clauses Nos. 75, 77 to 89, and 91 to 99, for any other parts to the roof which may be required, such as tilting fillets, splockets, boarding, fascia, eaves soffits and other items.

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