half-cock (Meaning)
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half-cock (n)
confusion resulting from lack of preparation
Synonyms & Antonyms of half-cock
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half-cock Sentence Examples
- The pistol was jammed at half-cock, rendering it useless.
- The cook accidentally left the oven door open at half-cock, burning the meal.
- The carpenter's hammer hovered at half-cock as he struggled to extract the nail.
- The photographer lamented over the half-cock shutter speed, which had blurred the image.
- The nervous speaker paused at half-cock, his thoughts racing.
- The archery instructor guided the student's hand to half-cock, ensuring proper form.
- The mechanical engineer analyzed the half-cock mechanism of the engine, searching for flaws.
- The whiskey lover sipped his drink at half-cock, savoring its smoky flavor.
- The hiker slipped and slid down the muddy hill at half-cock, grabbing desperately for support.
- The surgeon delicately applied half-cock sutures to the wound, minimizing scarring.
FAQs About the word half-cock
confusion resulting from lack of preparation
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The pistol was jammed at half-cock, rendering it useless.
The cook accidentally left the oven door open at half-cock, burning the meal.
The carpenter's hammer hovered at half-cock as he struggled to extract the nail.
The photographer lamented over the half-cock shutter speed, which had blurred the image.
