joggle

• Nom désignant un élément de fixation utilisé pour assembler deux pièces adjacentes en s'insérant dans des trous des deux côtés, ou un léger balancement irrégulier.

A noun referring to a fastener used to join two adjacent pieces by fitting into holes in both, or a slight irregular shaking motion.

1. C2formal

   A fastener that is inserted into holes in two adjacent pieces to hold them together.

   Goujon d'assemblage

   • The carpenter used a joggle to secure the two wooden beams.
   • A joggle ensures the pieces stay aligned during assembly.
   • The metal joggle was inserted into the pre-drilled holes.

   Synonymesdowelpegpin

2. Slight shaking motionC1informal

   A slight irregular shaking or jolting movement.

   Secousse légère

   • The joggle of the train made it hard to read.
   • He felt a joggle as the car hit a pothole.
   • The camera captured a joggle during the handheld shot.

   Synonymesjarjigglejoltshakewobble

• Verbe signifiant bouger ou faire bouger par petites secousses brusques ; secouer légèrement.

A verb meaning to move or cause to move with small, jerky motions; to shake lightly.

1. Move to and froB2informal

   To move or shake something slightly, often with a gentle back-and-forth motion.

   secouer légèrement

   • He joggled the key in the lock to get it to turn.
   • She joggled the baby's stroller to soothe him.
   • The train joggled the passengers as it went over the tracks.

   Synonymesagitatejigglerockshakewobble

   Antonymesfiximmobilizestill

2. Fasten or join with a joggleC1formaltechnical

   To connect two pieces of material, such as wood or metal, using a joggle joint, which involves a notch or projection that fits into a corresponding recess.

   Assembler à rainure et languette

   • The carpenter joggled the beams together for a secure fit.
   • They joggled the metal plates to create a strong joint.
   • The pieces were joggled to prevent them from slipping apart.