Pronunciation: /spræɡ/
noun a device used to prevent a vehicle from rolling or moving
A1 I found a sprag on the ground while walking in the park.
A2 The mechanic explained that the sprag in my car's engine needed to be replaced.
B1 The sprag in the machine malfunctioned, causing the production line to stop.
B2 After examining the bike, the technician determined that the sprag was causing the clicking noise.
C1 The engineer designed a new sprag system to improve efficiency in the factory.
C2 The aerospace company developed a high-tech sprag clutch for their latest aircraft model.
verb to stop or prevent a vehicle from rolling or moving using a sprag
A1 The mechanic sprags the wheel before working on the car.
A2 I spragged my bike to prevent it from rolling away.
B1 The engineer spragged the machinery to keep it in place during maintenance.
B2 The climbers spragged their ropes to secure their descent.
C1 The construction workers spragged the scaffolding to ensure safety.
C2 The pilot spragged the aircraft before takeoff to prevent any movement.
formal The mechanic used a sprag to prevent the wheel from turning during maintenance.
informal I found a sprag in the garage and used it to prop open the door.
slang Hey, can you pass me that sprag over there?
figurative His confidence acted as a sprag, keeping him steady in the face of adversity.
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