bogie

[ˈboʊɡi]

bogie Definition

  • 1a frame with wheels and machinery that supports a railway car or locomotive
  • 2a golf score of one over par for a hole
  • 3a piece of dried mucus in or nostril

Using bogie: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "bogie" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The train's bogies were damaged in the accident.

  • Example

    He made a bogey on the first hole.

  • Example

    She wiped the bogie from her nose with a tissue.

bogie Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for bogie

Phrases with bogie

  • an imaginary evil spirit used to frighten children

    Example

    Don't be afraid of the bogie man, he doesn't exist.

  • a pair of small wheels located at the front of a tank or other tracked vehicle

    Example

    The bogie wheels help the tank move smoothly over rough terrain.

  • a brake system used on railway vehicles that applies pressure to the wheels of a bogie

    Example

    The bogie brake helps slow down the train when it needs to stop.

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Summary: bogie in Brief

The term 'bogie' [ˈboʊɡi] refers to a frame with wheels and machinery that supports a railway car or locomotive, as well as a golf score of one over par for a hole. It also has a slang meaning, referring to a piece of dried mucus in or nostril. The phrase 'bogie man' is used to describe an imaginary evil spirit used to frighten children.