nounπShareA male bird, especially:"The robin, a small cock, was chirping loudly outside the classroom window. "animalbirdChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA valve or tap for controlling flow in plumbing."The plumber tightened the cock to stop the water leak. "technicalutilitydeviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe hammer of a firearm trigger mechanism."The gunsmith carefully examined the cock of the old pistol. "partweaponmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe notch of an arrow or crossbow."The archer carefully checked the cock of his crossbow before aiming at the target. "weaponparttechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe penis."The doctor examined the patient's cock carefully during the checkup. "bodyorgansexanatomyhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe circle at the end of the rink."The children lined up at the edge of the ice rink, ready to skate around the cock. "sportplaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe state of being cocked; an upward turn, tilt or angle."The roof of the shed had a slight cock, making it lean slightly to one side. "positionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA stupid person."I think my neighbor's son is a bit of a cock; he's always making silly mistakes at work. "personcharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareNonsense; rubbish."His explanation about why he missed the deadline was complete cock. "languagewordChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(Tasmania) Term of address."All right, cock?"languagecultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA boastful tilt of one's head or hat."The student's cock of his head was a clear sign that he was confident in his answer. "attitudestylecharacterhumanpersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareShuttlecock"The badminton player hit the brightly colored cock with a powerful swing. "sportgameitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA vane in the shape of a cock; a weathercock."The weathercock, a small metal cock, atop the school building pointed towards the west. "weatherdevicearchitecturebuildingnauticalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA chief man; a leader or master."The school's new cock is a strict disciplinarian, enforcing rules without exception. "persongovernmentpoliticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe crow of a cock, especially the first crow in the morning; cockcrow."The rooster's cock announced the start of a new school day. "animalsoundtimenatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA male fish, especially a salmon or trout."The fisherman caught a large cock salmon. "fishanimalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe style or gnomon of a sundial."The sundial in the park had a simple cock, making it easy to read the time. "timedeviceastronomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe indicator of a balance."The balance scale's cock showed that the two sides weighed the same. "devicemachineutilityitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe bridge piece that affords a bearing for the pivot of a balance in a clock or watch."The intricate clockwork mechanism relied on the small cock to hold the balance wheel in place. "technicalmachinedevicetimepartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo lift the cock of a firearm or crossbow; to prepare (a gun or crossbow) to be fired."Before shooting the target, the hunter carefully cocked the rifle. "weaponmilitarytechnicalmachineactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be prepared to be triggered by having the cock lifted."In the darkness, the gun cocked loudly."sexbodyphysiologyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo erect; to turn up."The small plant cock its head towards the sun. "bodyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo copulate with."The rooster will cock with the hen in the morning. "sexbodyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo turn or twist something upwards or to one side; to lift or tilt (e.g. headwear) boastfully."He cocked his hat jauntily."actionpositionattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo turn (the eye) obliquely and partially close its lid, as an expression of derision or insinuation."The student cocked his eye at the teacher, implying she didn't know the answer. "attitudebodyactioncommunicationhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo strut; to swagger; to look big, pert, or menacing."The student cocked his head and strutted down the hall, trying to look tough after arguing with the teacher. "attitudecharacterappearanceactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make a nestle-cock of, to pamper or spoil (of children)"My parents used to cock their children, showering them with gifts and letting them get away with anything. "familyhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
interjectionπShareExpression of annoyance."2006, "Vamp", oh cock i should have kept with a toyota! (on newsgroup uk.rec.cars.modifications)"emotionlanguageattitudeexclamationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(where it is still sometimes used) Vulva, vagina.bodyorgansexanatomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA small conical pile of hay."The farmhands stack the hay into cocks"agricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo form into piles."The children quickly cocked the firewood into neat piles before starting the fire. "agricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAbbreviation of cock-boat, a type of small boat."The children were practicing rowing in the small cock. "nauticalvehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
proper nounπShareA corruption of the word God, used in oaths.""By Cock, I'm going to be late for school!" "religioncursetheologylanguageexclamationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading