Definition of Cog
Cog
cog
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
a gear that transfers motion by engaging with another gear;
e.g. His operation ran like a well-oiled machine with all the cogs working in tandem.
(noun)
someone who plays a small role or part in a larger activity or organization;
e.g. Being a first-year associate, Harold always felt like a small cog in the law firm.
(verb)
(of a machine or motor) to move in a jerking manner;
e.g. The machine cogged and stopped working ultimately.
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