joggle
Use Joggle in a sentence
əl verb (used with object)
1.
to shake slightly; move to and fro, as by repeated jerks; jiggle: She joggled the key in the lock a couple of times before getting the door open.
2.
to cause to shake or totter as by a sudden, slight push; jostle.
3.
to join or fasten by fitting a projection into a recess.
4.
to fit or fasten with dowels.
verb (used without object)
5.
to move irregularly; have a jogging or jolting motion; shake.
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noun
6.
the act of joggling.
7.
a slight shake or jolt.
8.
a moving with jolts or jerks.
9.
a projection on one of two joining objects fitting into a corresponding recess in the other to prevent slipping.
10.
Carpentry. an enlarged area, as of a post or king post, for supporting the foot of a strut, brace, etc.
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joggle (ˈdʒɒɡəl) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb | |
| 1. | to shake or move (someone or something) with a slightly jolting motion |
| 2. | (tr) to join or fasten (two pieces of building material) by means of a joggle |
| —n | |
| 3. | the act of joggling |
| 4. | a slight irregular shake; jolt |
| 5. | a joint between two pieces of building material by means of a projection on one piece that fits into a notch in the other; dowel |
| 6. | a shoulder designed to take the thrust of a strut or brace |
| [C16: frequentative of | |
| 'joggler | |
| —n | |
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Example sentences
Joggle joints are commonly exploited in the production of airframes with adhesive joints.
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