Synonyms for

Cog

Verb / kɔ:g / Another word for cog — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A cog is a tooth on the wheel of a machine that fits into the teeth of another wheel to make it turn.

Synonyms & similar words

sprocket gear sprocket wheel pulley flywheel pinion tooth ratchet cam lifter lever crank spur follower roller eccentric shaft axle

Example sentences

  1. The machine wouldn't work because one of the cogs was missing a tooth.
  2. The cogs on the bicycle wheel turn the chain.
  3. The factory workers had to replace the cogs to make the conveyor belt move faster.
  4. The watchmaker carefully placed the tiny cog back into the timepiece.
  5. The old clock had a lot of cogs that made it tick.

Quotes

  • The cog is an essential part of the wheel of industry.
  • A single cog can't turn a wheel by itself.
  • The smallest cog is just as necessary as the largest.

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