noun
joggle
A shaped notch or projection that fits construction pieces together.
A joggle in the stone helps lock the blocks together.
Etymology
Probably a diminutive formation from jog in its notch or projection sense. The deeper history of the construction term is uncertain.
More examples
- The mason cuts a joggle into the edge of each block.
- Matching joggles keep the adjoining pieces from sliding out of place.
- The drawing shows where each joggle fits into the next panel.
Forms
joggle · joggles