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Definition of cocking - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
movementRare the act of tilting or turning something upwardRare
- The cocking of his hat made him look confident.
2.
firearmsTECH. the act of preparing a firearm to fireTECH.
- Cocking the rifle took only a second.
3.
animal sportDated the practice of fighting male birds for sportDated
- Cocking was once popular in rural areas.
Origin of cocking
Old English, coc (rooster) + -ing (action)
Examples of cocking in a sentence
With a quick cocking of the mirror, he caught the light for the selfie. The instructor emphasized safe cocking before anyone approached the firing line. After cocking, she kept the muzzle pointed downrange. The council banned cocking after repeated complaints from animal welfare groups. Old diaries mention cocking as a weekend pastime for local gamblers.
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- French:inclinaison, armement, ...
- German:Schrägstellen, Spannen, ...
- Italian:inclinazione, armamento, ...
- Spanish:inclinación, amartillado, ...
- Portuguese:inclinação, armação, ...
- Chinese:上扬, 上膛, ...
- Japanese:傾斜, コッキング, ...
- Arabic:إِمالَة, تَسْلِيحٌ, ...
- Hebrew:הֲטָיָה כַלְפֵי מַעְלָה, דְּרִיכָה, ...
- Russian:задирание чего-либо вверх, взведение курка, ...
- Ukrainian:задирання, зведення курка у вогнепальній зброї, ...
- Hindi:तिरछा करना, तानना, ...
Definition of cock - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
birdmale bird, especially a rooster
- The cock crowed at dawn.
2.
- He made a crude joke about his cock at the party.
3.
- Don't be such a cock.
4.
weaponTECH. hammer of a firearm trigger mechanismTECH.
- He pulled back the cock of the gun.
5.
plumbingDated UK valve or tap for controlling flowDated UK
- Turn the cock to stop the water.
6.
weather vaneDated UK vane in the shape of a cockDated UK
- The cock on the roof showed the wind direction.
Verb
1.
tiltturn or twist something upwards or to one side
- She cocked her hat to the side.
2.
gun actionTECH. lift the hammer of a gun to make ready for firingTECH.
- She cocked the pistol before entering the building.
3.
photographyDated set the shutter mechanism of a cameraDated
- He cocked the camera before taking the photo.
4.
listeningintr. UK try hard to hear something from a directionintr. UK
- He cocked his ear to the door.
5.
- He cocked up the whole project.
6.
swaggerintr. Dated UK walk with a proud or swaggering gaitintr. Dated UK
- He cocked down the street with confidence.
Images of cock
male bird, especially a rooster 
hammer of a firearm trigger mechanism 
valve or tap for controlling flow 
vane in the shape of a cock
Expressions with cock
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make a mistake
I really cocked up the presentation today.
tilt the head to one side
She cocked her head in confusion.
raise ears in alertness
The dog cocked its ears at the unfamiliar sound.
tilt the ear to listen carefully
She cocked an ear to the distant music.
aggressive or combative man
He was known as a fighting cock in the neighborhood.
male in a predominantly female environment
He felt like a cock in the henhouse at the women's book club.
tilt the head to listen better
She cocked her ear to catch the faint sound.
male chicken that is not young
The old cock crowed at sunrise.
speak nonsense or make absurd statements
He always talks cock when he's drunk.
bird known for running, lives in southwestern US and Mexico
The chaparral cock darted across the desert road.
fleshy crest on a rooster's head
The cock comb was bright red and stood tall.
gathering or event with rooster dishes
They hosted a cock feast for the festival.
feather from a rooster used in decoration or crafts
She used a bright cock feather to adorn her hat.
rock music style showing aggressive male sexuality or masculinity
Cock rock bands often perform with exaggerated masculine energy.
used humorously to signal waking up or alertness
Time to get up, cock-a-doodle-doo!
traditional Scottish soup made with leeks and chicken
She served homemade cock-a-leekie at the Burns Night supper.
unbelievable or absurd, often describing a story
He told a cock-and-bull story about his adventures.
mistake or failure
The project was delayed due to a major cock-up in scheduling.
male junglefowl with vibrant plumage
The jungle cock strutted through the forest.
male turkey bird
The turkey cock strutted around the farm.
valve controlling fluid flow in a system
The engineer adjusted the angle cock to stop the leak.
tool used for turning valves or taps
He used a cock wrench to fix the leaky tap.
South American bird known for its bright plumage and fan-shaped crest
The orange cock-of-the-rock is often spotted in the Andean cloud forests.
device that opens or closes the flow of fuel
Turn the fuel cock before starting the engine.
Origin of cock
Old English, cocc (rooster)
Examples of cock in a sentence
We heard the cock from miles away. He bragged loudly about his cock, making everyone uncomfortable. The graffiti on the wall included a crude drawing of a cock. He's acting like a cock again. Stop being a cock and listen. The soldier checked the cock before aiming.
He carefully examined the cock for any defects. The plumber adjusted the cock to reduce pressure. A faulty cock can cause leaks in the system. The old barn had a rusty cock on its peak. Farmers often check the cock to predict weather changes. He cocked his head toward the noise. She cocked one eyebrow in surprise. He cocked the rifle and took aim. The soldier cocked his weapon in preparation. She carefully cocked the camera for the perfect shot. Before capturing the moment, he cocked the camera. She cocked her head to catch the faint sound. They cocked their ears towards the distant music. I cocked up the booking details. Don't cock up the presentation. She cocked into the room, turning heads. The actor cocked onto the stage with flair.
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- French:coq, incliner, ...
- German:Hahn, schräg stellen, ...
- Italian:gallo, inclinare, ...
- Spanish:gallo, inclinar, ...
- Portuguese:galo, inclinar, ...
- Chinese:雄鸟, 歪戴, ...
- Japanese:雄鶏, 傾ける, ...
- Arabic:دِيك, أَمَالَ, ...
- Hebrew:תַרְנְגוֹל, לְהַטּוֹת, ...
- Russian:петух, сдвигать набок, ...
- Ukrainian:півень, нахилити, ...
- Hindi:मुर्गा, तिरछा करना, ...
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