1. plural of cock; adult male chickens
2. plural of cock; hammers of firearms that strike the firing pin
Usage: firearms
3. plural of cock; valves or taps for controlling the flow of liquid
Usage: technical

Examples

• The farmer kept several cocks in the barnyard.
• The roosters crowed at dawn, waking the entire household.
• He pulled back the cocks on both pistols.
• The old rifle had twin cocks that needed to be set manually.
• Turn the cocks to stop the water flow.
• The plumber checked all the cocks in the system.