cognoun [ C ]
uk/kɒɡ/us/kɑːɡ/one of the tooth-like parts around the edge of a wheel in a machine that fits between those of a similar wheel, causing both wheels to move
also cogwheel a wheel with cogs around its edge, used to turn another wheel or part in a machine
Thesaurus: synonyms and related words
Machines - parts
- ball bearing
- bearing
- clutch
- cogwheel
- hub
- inlet
- input
- jet
- lever
- manifold
- pivot
- rack and pinion
- ram
- ratchet
- sleeve
- soft key
- stepney
- timer
- vee belt
- wheel
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Idiom(s)
a cog in a/the machine