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- pronunciation:
- kak
- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, intransitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb)
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transitive verb |
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cocks, cocking, cocked |
| definition: |
to tilt to one side or to turn upward, esp. jauntily, alertly, or expectantly.
The comedian cocked his hat and as he exited the stage.The dog cocked his head, listening for its owner's footsteps.The deer stopped and cocked its ears.- synonyms:
- perk up
- similar words:
- bend, incline, raise, tilt, tip, turn
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition: |
to stick up or turn up.
The dog's ears cocked at the noise.The man's fists cocked and he was ready to fight.- synonyms:
- perk up
- similar words:
- bend, incline, rise, tilt, tip, turn, twist
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