Cock Up (Verb)
Meaning
Raise; "The dog pricked up his ears".
Classification
Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
Examples
- He cocked up one eyebrow, intrigued by her unusual suggestion.
- She cocked up her head, straining to hear the faint sound.
- Cocking up her chin, the little girl tried to reach the high shelf.
- He cocked up a foot, resting it on the edge of the bed.
- The brave soldier cocked up his rifle, ready for battle.