cog
noun [C] /kɒɡ/
/kɑːɡ/ Definition
› 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 moveMachine parts › (also cogwheel) a wheel with cogs around its edge, used to turn another wheel or part in a machineMachine parts
(Definition of cog noun from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
© Cambridge University Press)
Browse related topics
You are looking at an entry to do with Machines - parts, but you might be interested in these topics from the Technology topic area:
- Amplifiers, microphones & speakers
- Audio & video equipment
- Communications - by telephone
- Communications - general words
- Communications - messaging
- Communications - telephone equipment
- Communications - the postal system
- Computer concepts
- Computer hardware
- Computer programming & software
- Electrical components & circuitry
- Electrical switches & connections
- Electricity & electronics
- Electricity - units
- Engineering - mechanical
- Engineering - mining & quarrying
- Internet terminology
- Internet, email and texting conventions
- Machines - Engines & motors
- Machines - Functioning
- Machines - general words
- Machines - generators & pumps
- Machines - not functioning
- Operating computers
- Recording sounds and images
- Sound and image recordings
Browse the Dictionary
Browse the Thesaurus
More Results for “cog”
SMART Thesaurus
Synonyms and related words:
- axle noun
- bearing noun (MACHINE PART)
- cogwheel noun
- compressor noun
- differential gear noun
- hub noun (WHEEL)
- inlet noun (MACHINE PART)
- input noun
- instrumentation noun (TOOL)
- jib noun (LIFTING TOOL)
- monitor noun (SCREEN)
- pivot noun
- plunger noun
- ram noun (EQUIPMENT)
- skirt noun
- sleeve noun (COVER)
- split pin noun
- timer noun
- valve noun
- wheel noun
Topic:
Machines - parts
Word of the Day
be under a cloud
to not be trusted or popular because people think you have done something bad
Blog
Read our blog about how the English language behaves.
New Words
Find words and meanings that have just started to be used in English, and let us know what you think of them.
