Cocking Synonyms & Definitions

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• CockingDefinition & Meaning in English

1. (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Cock
2. (n.) Cockfighting.

• CockDefinition & Meaning in English

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