joggle
- noun
- /ˈdʒɑɡəl/
- Specialized
:
espiga
- By fitting a joggle into the pre-drilled holes, the frame became much sturdier.
Examples
-
The carpenter used a joggle to securely join the two wooden panels.
-
A traditional timber framer explained how a single joggle can hold complex joints in exact position.
-
The carpenter used a joggle to secure the two boards.
-
Can you pass me the joggle for the frame?
-
The carpenter used a joggle to securely connect the two pieces of wood in the structure.
-
During construction, a joggle was used to hold the ceiling beams together.
-
To assemble the furniture correctly, make sure each joggle fits into the designated hole.
Synonyms
11
3.2
A small fastener on clothing that closes with a small sound
5
6.5
A short round rod usually made of wood or plastic used to join two pieces by fitting into holes
1
6.9
A metal screw with a spring part that opens inside a hollow wall to hold heavy items
1
7.1
A bent nail end or knot that holds things together
A small round metal or wooden rod that you put into holes in two pieces to hold them together
A small fastener that snaps clothes closed
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Joggle is related to the simple word jog, which means 'to push or shake'. A helpful way to remember the fastener sense is to picture a small 'jog' or step cut into one piece so the other piece fits in and stays put, so a joggle is the little part or notch that holds things together.