to cog

Examples

• All

• They cogged the boards so that the floor would be more stable.

• He spent the afternoon carefully cogging each piece to ensure a tight fit.

• He decided to cog the two pieces of wood together.

• You need to cog the boards carefully for a strong frame.

• The carpenter decided to cog the beams together to make the structure more durable.

• He spent the afternoon cogging the wooden pieces to create a strong joint.

• You need to carefully cog the components together for better stability.

Synonyms

F

to frame

vsto cog

35 3.2

To build a supporting structure by joining parts

is a joining method using projections that fit into matching sockets

J

to joint

vsto cog

1 5.3

To fasten two parts together so they form one piece

is specific to using projections that fit into matching sockets

F

to frame up

vsto cog

1 4.9

To build the basic wooden structure of a building like a house

focuses on joining wood by using projections that slot into sockets

J

to joggle

vsto cog

• Specialized

9.5

To join two pieces by making matching cuts so they fit tightly

uses projections that fit into matching sockets to lock pieces

F

to feather

vsto cog

• Specialized

8.8

To join boards by fitting a thin edge into a matching groove

uses projections that insert into matching sockets rather than tongue and groove

Compounds

C

cog railway

• Specialized

6.6

A railway for steep hills where a gear on the train fits into a toothed rail to prevent slipping

Surface Forms

Etymology