acock (Meaning)
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acock (adv.)
In a cocked or turned up fashion.
Synonyms & Antonyms of acock
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acock Sentence Examples
- The picture frame hung acock on the wall, slightly tilted to one side.
- After the storm, the fence was left acock, with some sections leaning precariously.
- The old bookshelf stood acock, showing signs of its age and lack of proper maintenance.
- Despite the carpenter's best efforts, the door remained acock, refusing to fit perfectly into its frame.
- The ship's mast was acock in the turbulent sea, making it difficult for the sailors to navigate.
- The uneven terrain left the garden path acock, creating a charming, albeit unintentional, effect.
- The tower's spire appeared acock after the earthquake, requiring extensive repairs.
- The crooked signpost pointed acock, confusing travelers on the unfamiliar road.
- The vintage clock on the mantle was acock, its hands frozen in time.
- The mischievous child left the stack of books acock, creating a mess for the librarian to tidy up.
FAQs About the word acock
In a cocked or turned up fashion.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The picture frame hung acock on the wall, slightly tilted to one side.
After the storm, the fence was left acock, with some sections leaning precariously.
The old bookshelf stood acock, showing signs of its age and lack of proper maintenance.
Despite the carpenter's best efforts, the door remained acock, refusing to fit perfectly into its frame.
