joggle Synonyms
Another word for joggle
• noun (Context 1)
A slight, sudden shake, jolt, or unsteady movement.
"A sudden jolt of the table caused the inkwell to spill across the parchment."
• verb (Context 2)
To shake, nudge, or move slightly and unsteadily with repeated little jerks.
"Please do not jiggle my elbow while I am trying to thread this needle."
• noun (Context 3)
A notch, projection, or key formed on two adjoining pieces of stone, timber, or metal to prevent them from slipping past each other.
"The stonemason carved an interlocking notch into the arch stones to ensure structural stability."
• verb (Context 4)
To join or fasten timbers, stones, or metal plates together using an interlocking notch or projection (in masonry and metalwork).
"The shipbuilders had to interlock the hull plates so they would fit flush against the steel frames."
Opposites of joggle
The opposite of joggle shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: