American English pronunciation
How to pronounce cog
IPA transcription: ['kɔɡ]
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Noun
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a subordinate who performs an important but routine function
“he was a small cog in a large machine”
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tooth on the rim of gear wheel
Verb
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roll steel ingots
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join pieces of wood with cogs
Usage examples
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- He didn't know the man yet, but his practiced eye would recognize him when he appeared.
- If you follow these basic techniques, the biggest problem that remains is misrecognized words.
- It is an affiliate of the Cogeco network.
- He recognizes their trick, too late, and threatens to expose them.
- "Learn to recognize omens, and follow them," the old king had said.
- There are five recognised colour varieties: White, Silver-grey, Red, Dark and Cuckoo.
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