cogs
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/kɑːɡz/
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/kɒɡz/
(cog)
gear tooth
Etymology
Etymology Information
'cog' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'cogge', where it referred to a tooth on a gear.
Historical Evolution
'cogge' transformed into the modern English word 'cog'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a tooth on a gear', but over time it evolved to also mean 'a small part of a larger system'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
plural form of 'cog', referring to the teeth on the rim of a wheel or gear.
The machine's cogs were perfectly aligned.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42