Definition

1. Noun:

   • A slight irregular shaking motion: A small, quick, and often unsteady movement.
   • A fastener that is inserted into holes in two adjacent pieces and holds them together: A joint or projection used in carpentry or masonry to prevent sliding.

2. Verb:

   • To fasten or join with a joggle: To connect two pieces of material using a joggle joint.
   • To move to and fro with a slight, jerky motion: To shake or cause to shake with small, quick movements.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:

  • The constant joggle of the train made it hard to read.
  • The carpenter used a wooden joggle to secure the two beams.

• Verb:

  • The mason will joggle the stones for a stronger wall.
  • Please don't joggle the table while I'm writing.

Advanced Usage

• "to joggle along": to move forward with a jolting or unsteady motion.
  • The old cart joggled along the rocky path.

Variants and Related Words

• Joggling (n/gerund): The action of shaking slightly or joining with a joggle.
  • The joggling of the camera ruined the shot.

Synonyms

• Shake (v): To move with short, quick movements.
• Jiggle (v): To move lightly and quickly from side to side or up and down.
• Dowel (n): A headless pin, often of wood, used for fastening.

Related Phrasal Verbs

(This word does not commonly form standard phrasal verbs.)

Related Idioms

(There are no common idioms specifically using the word "joggle".)

Noun

1. a slight irregular shaking motion
2. a fastener that is inserted into holes in two adjacent pieces and holds them together

Verb

1. fasten or join with a joggle
2. move to and fro
   • Don't jiggle your finger while the nurse is putting on the bandage!