joggle

joggle¹ Definition

jog·gle (jäg′əl)

transitive verb, intransitive verb -·gled, -·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
dowel

Etymology: < jog

transitive verb -·gled, -·gling

to join by joggles

joggle Synonyms

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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