Joggle (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

verb (used with object), jog·gled, jog·gling.
  1. to shake slightly; move to and fro, as by repeated jerks; jiggle: She joggled the key in the lock a couple of times before getting the door open.
  2. to cause to shake or totter as by a sudden, slight push; jostle.
  3. to join or fasten by fitting a projection into a recess.
  4. to fit or fasten with dowels.
verb (used without object), jog·gled, jog·gling.
  1. to move irregularly; have a jogging or jolting motion; shake.
noun
  1. the act of joggling.
  2. a slight shake or jolt.
  3. a moving with jolts or jerks.
  4. a projection on one of two joining objects fitting into a corresponding recess in the other to prevent slipping.
  5. an enlarged area, as of a post or king post, for supporting the foot of a strut, brace, etc.
verb
  1. to shake or move (someone or something) with a slightly jolting motion
  2. to join or fasten (two pieces of building material) by means of a joggle
noun
  1. the act of joggling
  2. a slight irregular shake; jolt
  3. a joint between two pieces of building material by means of a projection on one piece that fits into a notch in the other; dowel
  4. a shoulder designed to take the thrust of a strut or brace
Joggle (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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