cogging

We have found lemma(root) word of cogging : cog.

Definitions


[kɒɡ], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a wheel or bar with a series of projections on its edge, which transfers motion by engaging with projections on another wheel or bar
(e.g: the cogs and springs of a watch)


Phrases:
- a cog in the machine

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


[kɒɡ], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a broadly built medieval ship with a rounded prow and stern


Phrases:

Origin:
Middle English: related to Middle Dutch kogge, Old French cogue


[kɒɡ], (Verb)

Definitions:
- copy (someone else's work) illicitly or without acknowledgement
(e.g: he's away cogging his homework from Aggie's wee girl)


Phrases:

Origin:
mid 16th century (in senses ‘practise tricks in throwing dice’ and ‘cheat’): of unknown origin




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