noun Download 🔗Share A male bird, especially: Examples : "The farmer watched the cocks crow as the sun rose. " animal bird Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A valve or tap for controlling flow in plumbing. Examples : "The plumber tightened the cocks on the pipes to stop the leaking. " utility technical device building Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The hammer of a firearm trigger mechanism. Examples : "The old Western movie showed the cowboy quickly cocks his rifle before firing. " weapon part machine Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The notch of an arrow or crossbow. Examples : "He carefully placed the arrow's cocks onto the crossbow string, making sure they were seated properly before aiming. " part weapon Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The circle at the end of the rink. Examples : "The players aimed for the cocks at each end of the curling rink. " sport game place Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The state of being cocked; an upward turn, tilt or angle. Examples : "The eager puppy's ears took on happy cocks as he heard the jingle of his leash. " position Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A stupid person. Examples : ""Don't be such cocks; read the instructions carefully before starting the exam." " person Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Nonsense; rubbish. Examples : ""That's a load of cocks! I never said I'd do all the work myself." " language word Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share (Tasmania) Term of address. Examples : "All right, cock?" language communication word Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A boastful tilt of one's head or hat. Examples : "After winning the race, Michael gave a little cocks to his hat, grinning at the crowd. " attitude character Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Shuttlecock Examples : "During gym class, we practiced hitting the cocks over the net with our badminton rackets. " sport game Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A vane in the shape of a cock; a weathercock. Examples : "The barn's roof was adorned with two cocks, both spinning in the wind to show which direction it was blowing. " weather animal nature device building Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A chief man; a leader or master. Examples : "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. " person Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The crow of a cock, especially the first crow in the morning; cockcrow. Examples : "Before sunrise, the first of the farm's cocks announced the beginning of the day. " animal sound time nature Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A male fish, especially a salmon or trout. Examples : "Fishermen often target the larger cocks during salmon spawning season. " fish Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The style or gnomon of a sundial. Examples : "The sundial in the courtyard had intricate cocks, making it a beautiful piece of garden art. " time astronomy architecture device Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The indicator of a balance. Examples : "The cocks on the old-fashioned scale showed that the bag of flour was heavier than the sugar. " device machine Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The bridge piece that affords a bearing for the pivot of a balance in a clock or watch. Examples : "The watchmaker carefully adjusted the balance spring, ensuring it moved freely within the cocks of the delicate mechanism. " technical machine part time device Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To lift the cock of a firearm or crossbow; to prepare (a gun or crossbow) to be fired. Examples : "The hunter carefully cocks the rifle before aiming at the target. " weapon military action machine technical Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To be prepared to be triggered by having the cock lifted. Examples : "In the darkness, the gun cocked loudly." sex body action Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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verb Download 🔗Share To turn or twist something upwards or to one side; to lift or tilt (e.g. headwear) boastfully. Examples : "He cocked his hat jauntily." action style attitude Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To turn (the eye) obliquely and partially close its lid, as an expression of derision or insinuation. Examples : "When I suggested we order pizza for dinner, my brother just cocked his eye and smirked, implying it was a bad idea. " body action attitude human communication Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To strut; to swagger; to look big, pert, or menacing. Examples : "He cocks around the office, thinking he's better than everyone because he made one big sale. " appearance attitude character action Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To make a nestle-cock of, to pamper or spoil (of children) Examples : "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. " family human Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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noun Download 🔗Share A small conical pile of hay. Examples : "The farmhands stack the hay into cocks" agriculture plant Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To form into piles. Examples : "The farmer cocks the hay into small piles for easier collection. " agriculture Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Abbreviation of cock-boat, a type of small boat. Examples : "The sailors used the cocks to ferry supplies from the anchored ship to the shore. " nautical vehicle Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading