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 a novel, a character might feel like a small cog in a big machine when they start a new job, overwhelmed by the size of the company.

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.

Tech

Scenario:

Balancing resources in our IT infrastructure is vital. One bottleneck can affect the efficiency of the whole system.

Response:

Yes, each server, from the email server to the file server, is a crucial cog in our network infrastructure.