Word Meaning

cock definition and meaning

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

Crossword clues for cock

- Arm (trigger)
- Hen's mate
- Male bird
- Male fowl
- Rooster