cog

Vocabulary Word

Definition

A 'cog' is a type of part common in machinery. It is a wheel with interlocking teeth that help it connect with another cog, enabling motion in a machine.

Examples in Different Contexts

In environmental activism, an individual might feel like just a small cog in the movement, but understand that their efforts contribute to a larger cause.

Practice Scenarios

Impact

Scenario:

Every action, no matter how small, contributes to our overall climate change impact. We need to reassess our individual roles in the larger scheme.

Response:

That's right, each one of us, doing our part, is a significant cog in creating a sustainable world.

Creative

Scenario:

The success of our campaign depends on the effective collaboration of our diverse talent. Individual contributions make up the whole picture.

Response:

Indeed, every artist, whether a graphic designer or a photographer, is a valuable cog in our creative machine.