sprag
sprag
Definition
sprag (sprag)
noun
- a roof prop used in a coal mine
- ☆ a device for preventing a vehicle from rolling backward on a grade
Etymology: prob. < Scand, as in Dan sprag, twig < base of sprage, to crack, crackle: for IE base see spark
sprag
Usage Examples
Modifies a noun
- clutch: The engine's sprag clutch and alternator need changing, and also the front brake disk.
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