noun
- toothed wheels that mesh with other toothed wheels to transmit motion in machinery
Examples
- The old clock’s cogwheels turned slowly as it chimed the hour.
- Engineers designed the cogwheels to mesh perfectly for smooth operation.
- When one cogwheel broke, the entire machine stopped working.
- The factory worker oiled the cogwheels to prevent rust and wear.
- Children watched fascinated as the cogwheels spun inside the glass case.
- The bicycle’s cogwheels help transfer power from the pedals to the wheels.