1. the act of lodging or placing something in the wrong location or position
Usage: present participle of 'mislodge'; formal or technical usage

Examples

• The bullet was mislodging in the chamber, causing the firearm to jam.
• Mislodging the key in the lock prevented the door from opening smoothly.
• The technician discovered that mislodging the circuit board had caused the device to malfunction.
• Mislodging the complaint in the wrong file delayed its processing by weeks.
• The surgeon was careful to avoid mislodging the implant during the procedure.