joggle
/ˈdʒɒɡl/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈdʒɑːɡl/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈjä-gəl/ (ame, mw)
joggle — verb
- jogglepresent simple I / you / we / they
- joggleshe / she / it
- joggledpast simple
- joggling-ing form
1. to make something move in small uneven shakes, or to move that way yourself
to make something move in small uneven shakes, or to move that way yourself
Gabriel joggled the stroller to calm the crying baby.
joggle + object for light repeated movement
The loose shelf joggled each time Christopher shut the kitchen door.
Aylin joggled the fishing line and felt a small bite.
On the bus, Antonia's cup joggled in both hands.
- steady
means to keep something from moving around
文法句型
joggle something
something joggles
joggle up and down
用法筆記
Often used for a small uneven movement rather than one strong shake. This is the only sense that can be either transitive or intransitive.
2. to fit two pieces together with a small cut or peg so they stay from slipping ap
to fit two pieces together with a small cut or peg so they stay from slipping apart
The mason joggled the two stones before adding more wet cement.
joggle pieces together in masonry
Ishaan joggled the wood panels so the shelf would not slide.
The worker joggled each brick into the wall by hand.
During repairs, Lukas joggled the metal strips to lock them together.
- separate
means to keep the pieces apart instead of fitting them together
文法句型
joggle two pieces together
joggle something into place
用法筆記
Used mainly in building, stonework, or repair contexts. Distinguish it from sense 1, which is about movement rather than fastening pieces.
joggle — noun
1. a short uneven movement that gives something a little shake
a short uneven movement that gives something a little shake
The table gave a small joggle when the truck passed outside.
give a joggle
The old fan made a quick joggle before the power cut out.
The boat gave another joggle under our feet with each wave.
The train stopped after one last joggle near the station.
文法句型
a joggle
give a joggle
用法筆記
Usually names one brief movement inside a larger scene, such as a vehicle or a loose object moving suddenly.
2. a small joining part, cut, or peg that keeps two touching pieces from sliding ap
a small joining part, cut, or peg that keeps two touching pieces from sliding apart
The builder tapped the joggle into both blocks with a hammer.
fit a joggle into blocks
Without the joggle, the stone step kept sliding forward.
The repair team replaced the broken joggle under the window frame.
A rusted joggle held the two metal sheets together.
文法句型
fit a joggle into something
replace a joggle
用法筆記
Common in technical descriptions of stone, wood, or metal work. Distinguish it from noun sense 1, which names the movement itself.