cocks Synonyms
cocks Meaning
cocks
the crowing of a cock, a small pile (as of hay), tilt, slant, the adult male of a bird and especially the domestic chicken, the adult male of the domestic chicken (Gallus gallus), to position the hammer (see hammer entry 1 sense 2b(2)) of a firearm for firing, to draw the hammer of (a firearm) back and set for firing, to set (a mechanism, such as a camera shutter) for tripping (see trip entry 1 sense transitive 3), to set or draw back in readiness for some action, to turn up (something, such as a hat brim), the cocked position of the hammer of a firearm, to turn, tip, or tilt usually to one side, to draw back the hammer of (a gun) in readiness for firing, tilt entry 2 sense 4, slant, to turn, tip, or stick up, to set (the trigger) for firing, a chief person, the male of birds other than the domestic chicken, to turn, tip, or tilt upward or to one side, the hammer in the lock of a firearm, to draw or bend back in preparation for throwing or hitting, woodcock, a device (as a faucet or valve) for controlling the flow of a liquid, strut, swagger, penis, to put (hay or something similar) into small piles, weathercock, a person of spirit and often of a certain swagger or arrogance, a device (such as a faucet or valve) for regulating the flow of a liquid, cockcrow, one that dominates a group or situation especially overbearingly, to thumb one's nose, the cocked position of the hammer, to set erect
cocks Sentence Examples
- The farmer raised cocks for breeding purposes.
- The raucous sound of cocks crowing woke the village at dawn.
- The cockfighting arena was packed with spectators cheering for their favorite cocks.
- He admired the colorful plumage of the cocks strutting around the yard.
- The old grandfather clock chimed as the cocks crowed outside.
- She delicately prepared a dish using the cocks' combs, considered a delicacy in some cuisines.
- The rival cocks eyed each other warily before engaging in a fierce battle.
- The rancher carefully selected the best cocks for the upcoming competition.
- The ancient temple had intricate carvings of cocks, symbolizing bravery and strength.
- The children giggled at the sight of the cocks pecking around the farmyard.
FAQs About the word cocks
the crowing of a cock, a small pile (as of hay), tilt, slant, the adult male of a bird and especially the domestic chicken, the adult male of the domestic chick
valves, spigots, stopcocks, faucets, gates,taps,hydrants, spouts, petcocks
straightens, flattens,levels,evens,
The farmer raised cocks for breeding purposes.
The raucous sound of cocks crowing woke the village at dawn.
The cockfighting arena was packed with spectators cheering for their favorite cocks.
He admired the colorful plumage of the cocks strutting around the yard.
