Joggle (Noun)
Meaning 1
A fastener that is inserted into holes in two adjacent pieces and holds them together.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The carpenter used a joggle to secure the two wooden planks together.
- A joggle was inserted into the holes in the metal brackets to hold them in place.
- The engineer designed a custom joggle to fit the unique holes in the adjacent pieces of the machine.
- The joggle was tightened to ensure a secure fit between the two parts of the assembly.
- A joggle was used to connect the two sections of the pipe, creating a strong and stable joint.
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Meaning 2
A slight irregular shaking motion.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The old car's engine had a noticeable joggle that made it difficult to drive smoothly.
- The washing machine's joggle was so violent that it threatened to topple over.
- The joggle of the train's wheels on the tracks was soothing to some passengers.
- The loose screw caused a joggle in the bicycle's wheel that made it hard to steer.
- The joggle of the camera's tripod made it impossible to take a steady shot.