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cock

/k/A/k/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

  1. obscene terms for penis

    noun.body

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. faucet consisting of a rotating device for regulating flow of a liquid

    noun.artifact

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. the part of a gunlock that strikes the percussion cap when the trigger is pulled

    noun.artifact

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  4. adult male chicken

    noun.animal

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  5. adult male bird

    noun.animal

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  6. The male of birds, particularly of gallinaceous or domestic fowls.

    noun

    Source: webster1913

  7. The act of cocking; also, the turn so given; as, a <i>cock</i> of the eyes; to give a hat a saucy <i>cock</i>.

    noun

    Source: webster1913

  8. The notch of an arrow or crossbow.

    noun

    Source: webster1913

  9. A small concial pile of hay.

    noun

    Source: webster1913

  10. A small boat.

    noun

    Source: webster1913

  11. A corruption or disguise of the word <i>God</i>, used in oaths.

    noun

    Source: webster1913

verb

  1. tilt or slant to one side

    verb.motion

    Examples
    Cock one's head.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. set the trigger of a firearm back for firing

    verb.contact

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. to walk with a lofty proud gait, often in an attempt to impress others

    verb.motion

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  4. To set erect; to turn up.

    verb

    Source: webster1913

  5. To strut; to swagger; to look big, pert, or menacing.

    verb

    Source: webster1913

  6. To draw the hammer of (a firearm) fully back and set it for firing.

    verb

    Source: webster1913

  7. To draw back the hammer of a firearm, and set it for firing.

    verb

    Source: webster1913

  8. To put into cocks or heaps, as hay.

    verb

    Source: webster1913

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