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jog·gle (jäg′əl)

transitive verb, intransitive verb joggled -·gled, joggling -·gling

to shake or jolt slightly

Etymology: freq. of jog

noun

a slight jolt
joggle2 definition

jog·gle (jäg′əl)

noun

    1. a joint between two surfaces of wood, stone, etc. made by cutting a notch in one and making a projection in the other to fit into it so as to prevent slippage
    2. a notch or projection for such a joint
  2. dowel

Etymology: < jog

transitive verb joggled -·gled, joggling -·gling

to join by joggles

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joggle Synonyms

joggle

v.

wiggle, jiggle, shake; see fidget, jar 1.


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joggle Usage Examples

Object

  • lintel: The room is dominated on the north side by a great hooded fireplace with joggled lintel resting on triple-clustered columns with decorated capitals.
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