noun
- an adult male chicken
- a device that controls the flow of liquid or gas from a pipe or container
Usage: technical
verb
- to tilt or turn something to one side
- to pull back the hammer of a gun in preparation for firing
Examples
- The cock crowed at dawn to wake the farm.
- Turn the cock to stop the water flow.
- She cocked her head to listen more carefully.
- He cocked the rifle before taking aim.
- The rooster strutted around the barnyard.
- The plumber adjusted the gas cock.
- The dog cocked its ears at the strange sound.