1. Noun
The male of birds, particularly of gallinaceous or domestic fowls.
2. Noun
A vane in the shape of a cock; a weathercock.
3. Noun
A chief man; a leader or master.
4. Noun
The crow of a cock, esp. the first crow in the morning; cockcrow.
5. Noun
A faucet or valve.
6. Noun
The style of gnomon of a dial.
7. Noun
The indicator of a balance.
8. Noun
The bridge piece which affords a bearing for the pivot of a balance in a clock or watch.
9. Verb
To set erect; to turn up.
10. Verb
To shape, as a hat, by turning up the brim.
11. Verb
To set on one side in a pert or jaunty manner.
12. Verb
To turn (the eye) obliquely and partially close its lid, as an expression of derision or insinuation.
13. Verb
To strut; to swagger; to look big, pert, or menacing.
14. Noun
The act of cocking; also, the turn so given; as, a cock of the eyes; to give a hat a saucy cock.
15. Noun
The notch of an arrow or crossbow.
16. Noun
The hammer in the lock of a firearm.
17. Verb
To draw the hammer of (a firearm) fully back and set it for firing.
18. Verb
To draw back the hammer of a firearm, and set it for firing.
19. Noun
A small concial pile of hay.
20. Verb
To put into cocks or heaps, as hay.
21. Noun
A small boat.
22. Noun
A corruption or disguise of the word God, used in oaths.
23. Noun
adult male bird
Vocabulary classified under Nature and environment
24. Noun
adult male chicken
Vocabulary classified under Nature and environment
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