Cog Meaning in English
word
ˈkɔɡ
KAWG
kˈɒɡ
KOG
Definition
A cog is a tooth on a gear or wheel that fits into other similar teeth to make the wheel turn. It can also mean a small or unimportant part of a larger system or organization.
Usage & Nuances
Technical in the mechanical sense; also often used figuratively for someone considered a minor part of a system (e.g., 'a cog in the machine'). Not commonly used outside technical, literary, or metaphorical contexts.
Spanish: diente - engranaje (mecánica)Portuguese (BR): dente - engrenagem (mecânica)Portuguese (PT): dente - engrenagem (mecânica)Chinese (Simplified): 齿轮齿 - 齿轮Chinese (Traditional): 齒輪齒 - 齒輪Hindi: दाँत (गियर का) - पहिया (यंत्र का)Arabic: سِن (في العجلة المسننة) - ترسBengali: কগ - দাঁত (গিয়ারের দাঁত)Russian: зубец (шестерни) - винтик (в системе)Japanese: 歯車の歯 - 歯車（比喩的）Vietnamese: bánh răng - mắt xích (trong hệ thống)Korean: 톱니 - 작은 구성원(비유적)Turkish: dişli - çarkın dişiUrdu: دندانہ - معمولی رکن (نظام میں)Indonesian: gerigi - bagian kecil (dalam sistem)
Example Sentences
The cog fits perfectly with the other gears.
basic
He is a small cog in a large company.
basic
Without this cog, the machine cannot work.
basic
She felt like just another cog in the corporate machine.
natural
If one cog breaks, the whole system stops working.
natural
You’re not just a cog—your work matters.
natural