noun
cogwheel
Cogwheel (noun) means a wheel with teeth around its edge that turns machinery.
noun
1
A wheel with teeth around its edge that turns machinery.
2
A jerky, stop-start movement that resembles the turning of a toothed wheel, as seen in some medical conditions.
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What is the meaning of cogwheel?
"cogwheel" (noun) means a wheel with teeth around its edge that turns machinery.
What is another word for cogwheel?
Other words for "cogwheel" include cog, gear.
What are the different meanings of cogwheel?
"cogwheel" has 2 main meanings: 1. A wheel with teeth around its edge that turns machinery; 2. A jerky, stop-start movement that resembles the turning of a toothed wheel, as seen in some medical conditions.