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Meaning of cog
A cog is a tooth on a wheel or gear, or a part that fits into a machine.
Etymology of cog
The word "cog" originated in the 15th century from the Old French word "cog" or "cogue", meaning "wheel" or "gear", which is derived from the Latin word "cogus", meaning "wheel" or "vehicle"
Historically, the term "cog" was used to describe a type of ship with a single mast and a square-rigged sail, and later it was applied to the tooth on a wheel or gear
Synonyms
Definitions
- A tooth on a wheel or gear that engages with another tooth or a rack to transmit motion or change direction
- A part that fits into a machine or system, especially one that has a specific function
- An insignificant or unimportant person, especially one who is part of a larger organization or system
Usage Examples
- The bike's gears included a cog that needed to be replaced
- She felt like a cog in a large machine, just doing her job without any sense of purpose
- The engineer designed a new cog for the gear system to improve its efficiency
Antonyms
whole
complete
entire
total
intact
unified
cohesive
integrated
entire
full
comprehensive
thorough
perfect
flawless
seamless
complete
unbroken
uninterrupted
unobstructed
obstacle-free
hitch-free
snag-free
trouble-free