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jog·gle 1
(jŏg′əl)v. jog·gled, jog·gling, jog·gles
v.tr.
To shake or jar slightly.
v.intr.
To move with a shaking or lightly jolting motion.
n.
A shaking or lightly jolting motion.
[Perhaps frequentative of jog.]
jog·gle 2
(jŏg′əl)n.
1. A joint between two pieces of building material formed by a notch and a fitted projection.
2. The notch or the projecting piece used in such a joint.
tr.v. jog·gled, jog·gling, jog·gles
To join or attach by means of a joggle.
[Perhaps from jog.]
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joggle
(ˈdʒɒɡəl)vb
1. to shake or move (someone or something) with a slightly jolting motion
2. (Building) (tr) to join or fasten (two pieces of building material) by means of a joggle
n
3. the act of joggling
4. a slight irregular shake; jolt
5. (Building) a joint between two pieces of building material by means of a projection on one piece that fits into a notch in the other; dowel
6. (Building) a shoulder designed to take the thrust of a strut or brace
[C16: frequentative of jog1]
ˈjoggler n
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jog•gle
(ˈdʒɒg əl)v. -gled, -gling,
n. v.t.
1. to shake slightly; move to and fro, as by repeated jerks; jiggle.
2. to join or fasten by fitting a projection into a recess.
3. to fit or fasten with dowels.
v.i. 4. to move irregularly, with a jogging or jolting motion; shake.
n. 5. the act of joggling.
6. a slight shake or jolt.
7. a projection on one of two joining objects that fits into a corresponding recess in the other to prevent slipping.
8. an enlarged area, as on a post, for supporting the foot of a strut, brace, etc.
jog′gler, n.
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joggle
Past participle: joggled
Gerund: joggling
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| Noun | 1. |  joggle - a fastener that is inserted into holes in two adjacent pieces and holds them together |
| 2. | joggle - a slight irregular shaking motion shaking - the act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements | |
| Verb | 1. |  joggle - move to and fro; "Don't jiggle your finger while the nurse is putting on the bandage!" |
| 2. | joggle - fasten or join with a joggle |
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joggle
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Translations
يَهُز، يَرُج
klátit
könnyedén ráz
hrista
judinti
grūstkratītpurināt
sars makyavaş yavaş salla mak
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joggle
(ˈdʒogl) verb to (cause to) shake or move slightly from side to side. Don't joggle the table!
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