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

  1. The pistol was jammed at half-cock, rendering it useless.
  2. The cook accidentally left the oven door open at half-cock, burning the meal.
  3. The carpenter's hammer hovered at half-cock as he struggled to extract the nail.
  4. The photographer lamented over the half-cock shutter speed, which had blurred the image.
  5. The nervous speaker paused at half-cock, his thoughts racing.
  6. The archery instructor guided the student's hand to half-cock, ensuring proper form.
  7. The mechanical engineer analyzed the half-cock mechanism of the engine, searching for flaws.
  8. The whiskey lover sipped his drink at half-cock, savoring its smoky flavor.
  9. The hiker slipped and slid down the muddy hill at half-cock, grabbing desperately for support.
  10. The surgeon delicately applied half-cock sutures to the wound, minimizing scarring.

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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.