cock

Rank #3984 in frequency

Meanings & Definitions

noun

"Did you hear the rooster cock-a-doodle-doo this morning?"

"I was so startled when the pheasant suddenly cocked its head and stared at me!"

"The chef will cock the lid slightly to let the steam escape from the pot"

"Please cock the hammer before you fire the gun"

"He saw the weathercock turn when the wind changed direction"

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