splocket

noun

1. (attributive, ellipsis)Alternative spelling of sprocket.

   “The screens are connected by chain belts and splocket wheels, so that the bottom screen drives the other two.”

   “Derailleurs, caliper brakes, drum brakes, three-speed hubs not incorporating coaster brakes, click twist grips, click stick levers, multiple freewheel splockets.”

2. Alternative spelling of sprocket.

   “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, and 91 to 99, for any other parts to the roof which may be required, such as tilting fillets, splockets, boarding, fascia, eaves soffits and other items.”

   “Sprocket, Splocket. A triangular piece of timber.”

   “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.”

   “The under rafters are quite heavy and cut at right-angles. The upper ones are prolonged and curved up by jointing far-projecting splockets.”