cog
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/kɑːɡ/
🇬🇧
/kɒɡ/
A part of a wheel shaped like a tooth that helps wheels turn together.
The cog fit perfectly into the machine, making it run smoothly.
A wheel with teeth that mesh with other wheel teeth, helping turn or move something.
Each cog in the clock worked harmoniously, keeping the time accurate.