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cogged

cogged

1 8.0
A wheel or belt with small teeth around the edge that fit into another wheel
  • adjective
  • /ˈkɔɡd/
  • Specialized
translation icon : dentado
  • The cogged wheel turned smoothly.

Examples

  • Inspect the cogged sprocket for any worn or broken teeth before using the bike.

  • The old clock was powered by a series of cogged wheels and gears.

  • A cogged belt provides better grip than a smooth one in machinery.

  • This machine uses a cogged belt for better traction.

  • The cogged wheel helps the machine function smoothly by transmitting power efficiently.

  • The designer chose a cogged belt to improve the performance of the engine.

  • In the mechanical assembly, each cogged gear meshed perfectly with its counterpart.

Synonyms

geared
vscogged
  • Specialized
3.7

Fitted with parts that change speed or power, like on a bicycle

is more specific describing presence of teeth on an individual wheel

Surface Forms

cogged positive

Morphology

cogged = cog (transparent) = cog + ed

Formed as the past-participle/adjectival '-ed' of 'cog' meaning 'to furnish with cogs', so the meaning 'having cogs' is directly derivable.

Etymology

Cogged comes from cog, a word for a 'tooth' on a wheel or gear, and you can see the same idea in cogwheel. So cogged means 'having cogs' or 'with teeth', which is why a cogged belt or wheel grips and fits with other parts.