Definition of Sprag. Meaning of Sprag. Synonyms of Sprag

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Definition of Sprag

Sprag
Sprag Sprag, n. [Cf. Icel. spraka a small flounder.] (Zo["o]l.) A young salmon. [Prov. Eng.]
Sprag
Sprag Sprag, n. [See Spray a branch.] A billet of wood; a piece of timber used as a prop.
Sprag
Sprag Sprag, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Spragged; p. pr. & vb. n. Spragging.] 1. To check the motion of, as a carriage on a steep grade, by putting a sprag between the spokes of the wheel. --R. S. Poole. 2. To prop or sustain with a sprag.
Sprag
Sprag Sprag, a. See Sprack, a. --Shak.

Meaning of Sprag from wikipedia

- A sprag clutch is a one-way freewheel clutch. It resembles a roller bearing but, instead of cylindrical rollers, non-revolving asymmetric figure-eight...
- throwee's shoulders backwards. Commonly known as Double Sprag (Lestans dewblek). Also known as Sprag and Double Lock. This defensive technique is used when...
- of this slipper is identical to that used in modern motorcycles. One-way sprag clutches have also been used for the same purpose, but are generally not...
- certain gears, thus setting which gear ratio is in use at a given time. A sprag clutch (a ratchet-like device which can freewheel and transmits torque in...
- range-specific hydraulic clutches, in combination with mechanical one-way sprag clutches. The 5L40E unit's centerpiece is an automatic overdrive which su****des...
- cannot be turned or knocked in the opposite direction. Brownian ratchet Sprag clutch Check valve, a device that allows fluids to flow in only one direction...
- founded in 1848 and originally known as Spragueville, due to the village's sprag manufacturing industry. Around 1906, the villagers changed its name to Analomink...
- because it preserves engine braking by eliminating a sprag between first and second gears. Instead of a sprag or roller clutch, Honda's older transmissions rely...
- starter's pinion is clutched to its drive shaft through an overrunning sprag clutch which permits the pinion to transmit drive in only one direction...
- auto-rotation. The undercarriage consisted of two noncastoring mainwheels with sprag brakes attached to the fuselage by parallel 'V' struts with a single angled...