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/kɒɡ/ · cog
noun
- A tooth on a gear. The engineer carefully examined the cog on the gear to ensure proper alignment.
- A gear; a cogwheel. The bicycle's cogwheel was damaged in the accident.
- An unimportant individual in a greater system. In the company, the cog was often overlooked by management, but played a crucial role in the production line.
verb
- To furnish with a cog or cogs. The mechanic cogs the gear to ensure it's properly aligned.
Did you know? The term 'cog' is often used metaphorically to describe an individual who feels insignificant within a larger system, but plays a vital role in its functioning.