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cogged


Meanings
  • noun

    A tooth or gear that engages with another to transmit motion or power.

    - "The cogged wheel meshed with the gear, transferring the power."
    - "The cogged teeth of the gears interlocked, causing the machine to function."

Variants
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cog , cogged , cogs , cogging
Etymology
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From Old French cogge, from coger, to hook, catch.


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  1. The term 'cogged' is derived from the Old French word 'cogge', which means 'hook' or 'catch'.

  2. Cogged teeth can be found in various types of gears, including spur gears, helical gears, and bevel gears.


Related Concepts
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  1. gear: A machine component used to transmit power and motion between rotating shafts.

  2. transmission: The process of transmitting power and motion from one place to another.


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In literature, the term 'cogged' is not commonly used outside of technical or mechanical contexts.

How to Memorize "cogged"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a gear with teeth that interlock with another gear to transmit motion.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'cogged' with the concept of gears and transmission of power.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Cogs On Gears Transfer Power' to remember the definition of 'cogged'.


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