cog

noun \ ˈkäg \

Definition of cog

1 : a tooth on the rim of a wheel or gear

2 : a subordinate but integral person or part

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cogged

play \ˈkägd\ adjective

Origin and Etymology of cog

Middle English cogge, of Scandinavian origin; akin to Swedish kugge cog

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First Known Use: 13th century

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centrifuge, differential, flange, lathe, linchpin, pinion, plenum, ratchet, traction

cog

verb

Definition of cog

cogged; cogging

intransitive verb

1 obsolete : to cheat in throwing dice

2 obsolete : deceive

3 obsolete : to use venal flattery

transitive verb

1 : to direct the fall of (dice) fraudulently

2 obsolete : wheedle

Origin and Etymology of cog

obsolete cog a trick

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First Known Use: 1532

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cog

verb

Definition of cog

cogged; cogging

transitive verb

: to connect (timbers, joists, etc.) by means of mortises and tenons

Origin and Etymology of cog

probably alteration of cock to cog

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First Known Use: 1823

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batten, cistern, hearth, lath, transom, wainscot

cog

noun

Definition of cog

: a tenon on a beam or timber

First Known Use of cog

1830

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batten, cistern, hearth, lath, transom, wainscot

cog

abbreviation

Definition of cog

cognate

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cog

noun \ ˈkäg \

Definition of cog for Students

: a tooth on the rim of a wheel or gear

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