Cock (Verb)

Meaning ¹

Set the trigger of a firearm back for firing.

Classification

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

Hypernyms

• Position
• Pose
• Place
• Set
• Lay

Related Words

• Cock (noun)

Meaning ²

To walk with a lofty proud gait, often in an attempt to impress others; "He struts around like a rooster in a hen house".

Classification

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.

Synonyms

• Swagger
• Tittup
• Sashay
• Strut
• Prance
• Ruffle

Hypernyms

• Walk

Meaning ³

Tilt or slant to one side; "cock one's head".

Classification

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.

Hypernyms

• Cant Over
• Pitch
• Tilt
• Slant