Definition
Definition of cogging - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
movementRare having a jerky motionRare
- The cogging movement of the robot was noticeable.
2.
mechanicsTECH. relating to the action of a cogTECH.
- The cogging mechanism was essential for the machine's operation.
Origin of cogging
Old English, cog (tooth) + -ing (action)
Examples of cogging in a sentence
The cogging action of the machine was problematic. The cogging action was smooth and efficient. Engineers focused on improving the cogging performance.
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- French:saccadé, d'engrenage, ...
- German:ruckelnde Bewegung, Zahnradwirkung, ...
- Italian:a scatti, di ruota dentata, ...
- Spanish:entrecortado, de engranaje, ...
- Portuguese:movimento brusco, dentado, ...
- Chinese:断续的, 齿轮的, ...
- Japanese:ぎくしゃくした, 歯車の, ...
- Arabic:مُتَقَطِّع, مُتَعَلِّق بالتَّرْس, ...
- Hebrew:מְקֻטָּע, שֶׁיֵּשׁ לוֹ שַׁיָּכוּת לְגַלְגַּל שִׁנַּיִם, ...
- Russian:дёрганый, шестерёнчатый, ...
- Ukrainian:ривковий, зубчастий, ...
- Hindi:झटकेदार, दाँतेदार, ...
Definition of cog - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
figurativeone who plays a minor part in a large organization
- He felt like a small cog in the corporate machine..
2.
mechanical parttooth on a wheel or gear
- The machine stopped working when a cog broke off..
3.
machineryTECH. gear or cogwheel in machineryTECH.
- The clock's cogs need regular oiling.
Verb
1.
carpentrytr. Dated join wood pieces using cogstr. Dated
- They decided to cog the beams for a stronger joint.
2.
deceptiontr. Dated UK cheat in a game or activitytr. Dated UK
- He was caught trying to cog during the card game.
3.
electric motorsintr. TECH. snap to positions when not energizedintr. TECH.
- The motor tends to cog when it's turned off.
Images of cog
tooth on a wheel or gear 
gear or cogwheel in machinery
Expressions with cog
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someone with a minor but necessary role
As a junior employee, she was just a cog in the machine.
person playing a small role in a system
She felt like a cog in the wheel at her job.
railway using cogwheels for steep inclines
The cog railway climbed the steep mountain effortlessly.
Origin of cog
Old Norse, kuggr (small ship)
Examples of cog in a sentence
Every cog in the company is essential. A cog in the gear system was misaligned. Each cog in the clock must be perfectly placed. The engineer examined the broken cog. A missing cog caused the machine to fail. They will cog the panels for durability.
To cog the planks, precision is key. She tried to cog her way through the exam. They were accused of cogging in the chess tournament. The device may cog if not properly maintained. When de-energized, the rotor can cog unexpectedly.
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- French:rouage, assembler, ...
- German:kleines Rädchen, verzahnen, ...
- Italian:pedina, incastrare, ...
- Spanish:pieza pequeña, ensamblar, ...
- Portuguese:peão, encaixar, ...
- Chinese:小齿轮, 齿接, ...
- Japanese:小さな歯車, コグで接合する, ...
- Arabic:تِرْس, وَصَلَ, ...
- Hebrew:בּוֹרֶג קָטָן, לְשַׁנֵּן בְּעֶזְרַת זִיזִים, ...
- Russian:винтик, соединять шипами, ...
- Ukrainian:гвинтик, з'єднувати, ...
- Hindi:छोटा पुर्जा, कॉग करना, ...
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