nounπShareA male bird, especially:"The farmer watched the cocks crow as the sun rose. "animalbirdChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA valve or tap for controlling flow in plumbing."The plumber tightened the cocks on the pipes to stop the leaking. "utilitytechnicaldevicebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe hammer of a firearm trigger mechanism."The old Western movie showed the cowboy quickly cocks his rifle before firing. "weaponpartmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe notch of an arrow or crossbow."He carefully placed the arrow's cocks onto the crossbow string, making sure they were seated properly before aiming. "partweaponChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe circle at the end of the rink."The players aimed for the cocks at each end of the curling rink. "sportgameplaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe state of being cocked; an upward turn, tilt or angle."The eager puppy's ears took on happy cocks as he heard the jingle of his leash. "positionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA stupid person.""Don't be such cocks; read the instructions carefully before starting the exam." "personChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareNonsense; rubbish.""That's a load of cocks! I never said I'd do all the work myself." "languagewordChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(Tasmania) Term of address."All right, cock?"languagecommunicationwordChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA boastful tilt of one's head or hat."After winning the race, Michael gave a little cocks to his hat, grinning at the crowd. "attitudecharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareShuttlecock"During gym class, we practiced hitting the cocks over the net with our badminton rackets. "sportgameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA vane in the shape of a cock; a weathercock."The barn's roof was adorned with two cocks, both spinning in the wind to show which direction it was blowing. "weatheranimalnaturedevicebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA chief man; a leader or master."In the old factory, the foreman was one of the cocks among the workers, always directing the others and making sure the job got done right. "personChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe crow of a cock, especially the first crow in the morning; cockcrow."Before sunrise, the first of the farm's cocks announced the beginning of the day. "animalsoundtimenatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA male fish, especially a salmon or trout."Fishermen often target the larger cocks during salmon spawning season. "fishChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe style or gnomon of a sundial."The sundial in the courtyard had intricate cocks, making it a beautiful piece of garden art. "timeastronomyarchitecturedeviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe indicator of a balance."The cocks on the old-fashioned scale showed that the bag of flour was heavier than the sugar. "devicemachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe bridge piece that affords a bearing for the pivot of a balance in a clock or watch."The watchmaker carefully adjusted the balance spring, ensuring it moved freely within the cocks of the delicate mechanism. "technicalmachineparttimedeviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo lift the cock of a firearm or crossbow; to prepare (a gun or crossbow) to be fired."The hunter carefully cocks the rifle before aiming at the target. "weaponmilitaryactionmachinetechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be prepared to be triggered by having the cock lifted."In the darkness, the gun cocked loudly."sexbodyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo erect; to turn up."The little boy's ears cocked as he listened intently to the teacher's instructions. "bodyactionChat 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."actionstyleattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo turn (the eye) obliquely and partially close its lid, as an expression of derision or insinuation."When I suggested we order pizza for dinner, my brother just cocked his eye and smirked, implying it was a bad idea. "bodyactionattitudehumancommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo strut; to swagger; to look big, pert, or menacing."He cocks around the office, thinking he's better than everyone because he made one big sale. "appearanceattitudecharacteractionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make a nestle-cock of, to pamper or spoil (of children)"Because they were only children for a short time, the grandparents cocked the twins, letting them stay up late and eat ice cream for dinner whenever they wanted. "familyhumanChat 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"agricultureplantChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo form into piles."The farmer cocks the hay into small piles for easier collection. "agricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAbbreviation of cock-boat, a type of small boat."The sailors used the cocks to ferry supplies from the anchored ship to the shore. "nauticalvehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading