cog (n.)

  1. a subordinate who performs an important but routine function; he was a small cog in a large machine'

  2. tooth on the rim of gear wheel

    [ Syn: sprocket ]

    cog (v.)

  1. roll steel ingots

  2. join pieces of wood with cogs

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