jog

(noun, verb)

noun

1. a sharp change in direction

- there was a jog in the road

Definition categories: shape, angularity

2. a slow pace of running

Similar word(s): lope, trot

Definition categories: act, locomotion, travel

3. a slight push or shake

Similar word(s): nudge

Definition categories: act, push, pushing

verb

1. continue talking or writing in a desultory manner

- This novel rambles on and jogs

Similar word(s): ramble

Definition categories: stative, continue, proceed

2. even up the edges of a stack of paper, in printing

Definition categories: motion, square

3. run for exercise

- jog along the canal

Definition categories: motion, run

4. run at a moderately swift pace

Similar word(s): clip, trot

Definition categories: motion, run

5. give a slight push to

Definition categories: contact, nudge, prod

6. stimulate to remember

- jog my memory

Definition categories: communication, provoke, stimulate

Sentences with jog as a verb:

- jog one's elbow

- I tried desperately to jog my memory.

- to jog a horse