Cogwheel: meaning, definitions and examples

Used mostly in technical or mechanical contexts when referring to a wheel with teeth that transfers motion by interacting with other toothed parts.

• The clock's movement depends on a series of interconnected cogwheels

Commonly used in a variety of contexts from automobiles to machinery, referring to devices that transmit motion and force by meshing with other gears.

• She shifted into second gear to gain more speed
• The factory had to replace a broken gear in the assembly line

Specifically used in contexts involving chains, such as bicycles or motorcycles, where a toothed wheel engages with the links of a chain.

• The bike's chain slipped off the sprocket, causing a delay in the race

General term used in everyday language to describe a circular object that can rotate and move, often found in various forms such as car wheels, steering wheels, or unicycles.

• The car's wheel got stuck in the mud
• Children love spinning the merry-go-round wheel at the park