"Sprockets" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
A type of gearwheel, typically toothed on the peripheral edge, used to transmit power or motion between parallel shafts in mechanical systems.
Usage Examples:
1. Mechanical component: "The bicycle had a loose sprocket on the rear wheel that needed to be tightened."
2. Jazz term: "The improvisational section of the jazz song featured a series of intricate sprocket-like rhythms on the saxophone."
3. Historical device: "The 19th-century textile mill used a system of interlocking sprockets to power its looms."
4. Technical term: "The transmission system used a combination of gears and sprockets to transmit power to the wheels of the vehicle."
5. Impression of machinery: "The sound of the factory was a cacophonous mix of hissing pipes, clanking metal, and spinning sprockets."
A refreshing drink, typically of wine, beer, or soda, served in a glass with a small amount of water or other liquid added, resulting in a fizzy, sparkling effect.
Verbs: to sprinkle, drizzle, or dash something, especially a liquid, in a small amount or drop by drop.<br><br>Example: "She spritzes the perfume on her wrists."<br><br>Nouns: a light, often sweet, refreshing drink, often made with sparkling wine or other liquor. It is typically served in a tall glass filled with ice and garnished with a slice of fruit, such as orange or lemon.<br><br>Example: "She had a spritz on the beach."<br><br>In some contexts, spritzes can also refer to a type of painting technique, in which small droplets of paint are sprayed onto a surface to create a textured effect.<br><br>Example: "The artist used a spritzes technique to achieve a sense of movement in her art piece."
To sprinkle or spray something with a small amount of liquid, typically in a fine spray or drop by drop.<br><br>Example: She took a spray bottle and began spritzing the plants with water.