This is the 3727th most frequent Japanese word.
こぎ
"こぎ" (kogi) means "rowing" or "paddling."
Here, "こぎ" represents the act of rowing, specifically in the context of propelling a boat.
彼女は小舟をこぎ始めた。
She started rowing the small boat.
In this sentence, "こぎ" forms part of the term "こぎれい" (kogirei), which refers to something neat and tidy. The context involves an explanation of sewing.
この布は使うほどに味が出てきて、試行錯誤を重ねてこぎれいに縫った。
This fabric, as you use it more, develops character, and after trial and error, it was sewn neatly.
"こぎ" here is used metaphorically within "漕ぎ出す" (kogidasu), describing the action of embarking or setting out on a metaphorical journey.