COGS | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

Looking for the meaning of the word COGS in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of COGS with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.

Word: Cog

Speech Type: Noun

Etymology:

Middle English: probably of Scandinavian origin and related to Swedish kugge and Norwegian kug

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: kɒɡ
Dialects: British English
Definition:

a wheel or bar with a series of projections on its edge, which transfers motion by engaging with projections on another wheel or bar

Short Definition:

wheel or bar with series of projections on its edge

Examples:
  • the cogs and springs of a watch

Word: Cog

Speech Type: Verb

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