Cog meaning
The definition of a cog is any of the teeth on a wheel or gear that fits into an opposite notch to cause motion of the wheel, or a person who is important but not critical in the structure of an organization.
An example of a cog is the points on a bike gear that fit into the bike chain in order to move the bike forward.
noun
A cogwheel.
noun
A subordinate member of an organization who performs necessary but usually minor or routine functions.
noun
One of a series of teeth, as on the rim of a wheel or gear, whose engagement transmits successive motive force to a corresponding wheel or gear.
noun
To load or manipulate (dice) fraudulently.
verb
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To cheat, especially at dice.
verb
An instance of cheating; a swindle.
noun
A tenon projecting from a wooden beam designed to fit into an opening in another beam to form a joint.
noun
To join with tenons.
verb
A person or thing regarded as a minor but necessary part of the structure of an activity or organization.
noun
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A projection on a beam that fits into a corresponding groove or notch in another beam, making a joint.
noun
To join by a cog or cogs.
verb
To manipulate (dice) in a fraudulent manner.
verb
To cheat; swindle.
verb
A deception; trick.
noun
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Cognate.
abbreviation
Origin of cog
- Middle English cogge probably of Scandinavian origin Swedish kugg, kugge
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
- Alteration (influenced by cog) of cock to join with tenons
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
- Origin unknown
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition