meaning of cock
1. The male of birds, particularly of gallinaceous or domestic fowls.
2. A vane in the shape of a cock; a weathercock.
3. A chief man; a leader or master.
4. The crow of a cock, esp. the first crow in the morning; cockcrow.
5. A faucet or valve.
6. The style of gnomon of a dial.
7. The indicator of a balance.
8. The bridge piece which affords a bearing for the pivot of a balance in a clock or watch.
9. To set erect; to turn up.
10. To shape, as a hat, by turning up the brim.
11. To set on one side in a pert or jaunty manner.
12. To turn (the eye) obliquely and partially close its lid, as an expression of derision or insinuation.
13. To strut; to swagger; to look big, pert, or menacing.
14. The act of cocking; also, the turn so given; as, a cock of the eyes; to give a hat a saucy cock.
15. The notch of an arrow or crossbow.
16. The hammer in the lock of a firearm.
17. To draw the hammer of (a firearm) fully back and set it for firing.
18. To draw back the hammer of a firearm, and set it for firing.
19. A small concial pile of hay.
20. To put into cocks or heaps, as hay.
21. A small boat.
22. A corruption or disguise of the word God, used in oaths.
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