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bogie

 

[ หˆboสŠษกi ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

transportation

A bogie refers to a wheeled structure that carries a vehicle, typically found under trains and railcars. It consists of a framework that supports the wheels and axles and allows for the vehicle to maneuver or pivot.

Synonyms

chassis, truck, wheelbase

Examples of usage

  • The train's bogies ensured a smooth ride over the tracks.
  • Each railcar was fitted with two bogies for better stability.
  • The engineers inspected the bogies for any signs of wear and tear.
Context #2 | Noun

slang

In British slang, 'bogie' can refer to a booby trap or something that is unpleasant or undesirable. It is also used to describe the act of falling short or losing.

Synonyms

blunder, fail

Examples of usage

  • He made a bogie on the last hole, which cost him the match.
  • That was a bogie trip; nothing went according to plan.

Translations

Translations of the word "bogie" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น bogie

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเฅ‹เค—เฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Bogie

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bogie

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะฐะณั–

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wรณzek

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒœใ‚ฎใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท bogie

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ bogie

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท bogie

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ณด์ง€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนุฑุจุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ podvozek

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ podvozok

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฝฌๅ‘ๆžถ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ podvozje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ bogie

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะฐะณะธ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒแƒ’แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bogie

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ bogie

Etymology

The word 'bogie' has its roots in the early 19th century, derived from the term 'bogey', which originally referred to a playful ghost or a mischievous spirit that would scare children. As rail transport developed, the term began to be applied to the wheeled frameworks under railway vehicles, likely because the bogie structure allowed smooth movement, reminiscent of the ghost's elusive nature. The British English influence solidified its common use in the railway context. Meanwhile, in sports and general slang, 'bogie' evolved to denote mistakes or failures, possibly influenced by the early sense of frustration associated with the ghostly bogeyman. This duality of meanings has made 'bogie' a versatile term in modern English.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,971, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.