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cock1

cock1

 
pronunciation:
kak
parts of speech:
noun, verb
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part of speech: noun
definition 1: an adult male chicken or the male of other closely related birds, such as turkeys or pheasants; rooster.
 
synonyms:
rooster
similar words:
drake, gander
definition 2: a device like a faucet used to control the flow of a liquid or gas.
 
synonyms:
faucet, tap, valve
similar words:
handle, knob
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part of speech: verb
inflections: cocks, cocking, cocked
definition: to set the hammer of so as to be ready to fire.
Annie cocked her gun before aiming at the target.
similar words:
set
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