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English noun: cog

1. cog (person) a subordinate who performs an important but routine function


SamplesHe was a small cog in a large machine.


Broader (hypernym)foot soldier, subordinate, subsidiary, underling

2. cog (artifact) tooth on the rim of gear wheel


Synonymssprocket


Broader (hypernym)tooth


Part meronymcogwheel, gear, gear wheel, geared wheel


English verb: cog

1. cog (contact) roll steel ingots


Pattern of useSomebody ----s something


Broader (hypernym)roll, roll out

2. cog (contact) join pieces of wood with cogs


Pattern of useSomebody ----s something


Broader (hypernym)bring together, join









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