Definition of cock

noun (n)

• obscene terms for penis (noun.body)

  Synonym: dick, pecker, peter, prick, putz, shaft, tool
  

  source: wordnet30
• faucet consisting of a rotating device for regulating flow of a liquid (noun.artifact)

  Synonym: stopcock, turncock
  

  source: wordnet30
• the part of a gunlock that strikes the percussion cap when the trigger is pulled (noun.artifact)

  Synonym: hammer
  

  source: wordnet30
• adult male chicken (noun.animal)

  Synonym: rooster
  

  source: wordnet30
• adult male bird (noun.animal)

  source: wordnet30
• The male of birds, particularly of gallinaceous or domestic fowls. (noun)

  source: webster1913
• The act of cocking; also, the turn so given; as, a cock of the eyes; to give a hat a saucy cock. (noun)

  source: webster1913
• The notch of an arrow or crossbow. (noun)

  source: webster1913
• A small concial pile of hay. (noun)

  source: webster1913
• A small boat. (noun)

  source: webster1913
• A corruption or disguise of the word God, used in oaths. (noun)

  source: webster1913

verb (v)

• tilt or slant to one side (verb.motion)

  Example:
  Cock one's head.
  

  source: wordnet30
• set the trigger of a firearm back for firing (verb.contact)

  source: wordnet30
• to walk with a lofty proud gait, often in an attempt to impress others (verb.motion)

  Synonym: prance, ruffle, sashay, strut, swagger, tittup
  

  source: wordnet30
• To set erect; to turn up. (verb)

  source: webster1913
• To strut; to swagger; to look big, pert, or menacing. (verb)

  source: webster1913
• To draw the hammer of (a firearm) fully back and set it for firing. (verb)

  source: webster1913
• To draw back the hammer of a firearm, and set it for firing. (verb)

  source: webster1913
• To put into cocks or heaps, as hay. (verb)

  source: webster1913

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