joggle
ˈdʒɒɡl̩
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Definition of joggle - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
movementRareslight irregular shake or jarring movementRare
  • The joggle of the train made the passengers uneasy..
jolt shake tremor
2.
constructionTECH.joint with a projection fitting into a notchTECH.
  • The carpenter used a joggle to join the beams.
mortise tenon
3.
technologyTECH.step formed by two reverse bendsTECH.
  • The metal sheet had a joggle for added strength.
offset step

Verb

1.
move jerkilyintr.Raremove slightly with a jerky motionintr.Rare
  • He joggled the key in the lock until it turned..
jerk jiggle
2.
performanceintr.Rarejog while jugglingintr.Rare
  • She loves to joggle in the park.
bounce jog juggle
3.
architecturetr.TECH.join building materials to prevent sliding aparttr.TECH.
  • The stones were joggled to ensure stability.
connect join
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Images of joggle

  • joggle: joint with a projection fitting into a notch
    joint with a projection fitting into a notch
  • joggle: step formed by two reverse bends
    step formed by two reverse bends

Origin of joggle

English, jog (shake) + -le (diminutive suffix)

Examples of joggle in a sentence

  • A sudden joggle caused the coffee to spill.
  • The architect specified a joggle for the stonework.
  • A joggle was necessary to secure the structure.
  • The engineer designed a joggle for the joint.
  • A joggle was necessary to fit the parts together.
  • The car joggled as it went over the rough road.

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  1. French:secousse, secouer, ...
  2. German:Ruckeln, ruckeln, ...
  3. Italian:tremolio, muovere bruscamente, ...
  4. Spanish:sacudida, mover bruscamente, ...
  5. Portuguese:sacudida, sacudir, ...
  6. Chinese:震动, 晃动, ...
  7. Japanese:揺れ, ガタガタ動かす, ...
  8. Arabic:اهتزاز, هَزَّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:טִלְטוּל, לְנַעֵנַע, ...
  10. Russian:тряска, покачивать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:тряска, сіпати, ...
  12. Hindi:हलचल, झटका देना, ...

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