splocket

Noun

1. Alternative spelling of sprocket.
   • The screens are connected by chain belts and splocket wheels, so that the bottom screen drives the other two. - 1883, United States Association of Charcoal Iron Workers, Journal IV, page 325
   • Derailleurs, caliper brakes, drum brakes, three-speed hubs not incorporating coaster brakes, click twist grips, click stick levers, multiple freewheel splockets. - 1971, American Import & Export Bulletin, LXXIV-LXXV,...

   1. (elliptically and in attributive use as “splocket wheel”) A wheel with projections from its rim that fit and interact with the links of a chain.

   2. (carpentry, building, and architecture) A triangular timber frame.

      • 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,...
      • Sprocket, Splocket. A triangular piece of timber. - 1904, Augustine C. Passmore, Handbook of Technical Terms Used in Architecture and Building and Their Allied Trades and Subjects, page 328:
      • At the base of the ribs splockets (“coiaux”) were attached to complete the curve and carry off the water. The ribs were checked out for the top of the splockets, which were also held together by liernes and keys. -...