Meaning of the word cogwheel in English

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cogwheel

US /ˈkɑːɡ.wiːl/
UK /ˈkɒɡ.wiːl/

Noun

a wheel with cogs (teeth) around its edge, used to transmit motion by engaging with another cogwheel or a chain

Example:
The old clock's mechanism was full of intricate cogwheels.
Each cogwheel played a crucial role in the machine's operation.