Cock: meaning, definitions and examples

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cock

[ kɒk ]

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male bird

A mature male bird, especially a domestic chicken or gamecock.

Synonyms

cockerel, rooster

Examples of usage

The cock strutted around the farmyard, showing off his colorful feathers.
The farmer kept several cocks for breeding purposes.

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mechanism

A device for holding together or adjusting the tension of parts of a mechanism.

Synonyms

clamp, fastener

Examples of usage

The carpenter used a cock to secure the pieces of wood in place.
She adjusted the cock to ensure the smooth operation of the machine.

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male human

A male who behaves in an assertive or domineering way, especially toward women.

Synonyms

arrogant person, egotist

Examples of usage

He's such a cock, always trying to control everyone around him.
She refused to date him because of his cocky attitude.

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tilt or turn to one side

To tilt or turn a part of the body or an object to one side.

Synonyms

angle, tilt

Examples of usage

She cocked her head to the side, listening intently.
He cocked the gun before taking aim.

Translations

Translations of the word "cock" in other languages:

🇵🇹 galo

🇮🇳 मुर्गा

🇩🇪 Hahn

🇮🇩 ayam jantan

🇺🇦 півень

🇵🇱 kogut

🇯🇵 雄鶏 (おんどり)

🇫🇷 coq

🇪🇸 gallo

🇹🇷 horoz

🇰🇷 수탉 (sutalk)

🇸🇦 ديك

🇨🇿 kohout

🇸🇰 kohút

🇨🇳 公鸡 (gōngjī)

🇸🇮 petelin

🇮🇸 hani

🇰🇿 әтеш

🇬🇪 მამალი

🇦🇿 xoruz

🇲🇽 gallo

Word origin

The word 'cock' has a long history in the English language. It originated from Old English 'cocc', which meant 'male bird'. Over time, the word evolved to have various meanings, including a mechanical device and a term used to describe a certain type of behavior in males. The word has been used in literature, poetry, and everyday language to convey different nuances of assertiveness, masculinity, and control. Today, 'cock' remains a versatile word with multiple meanings depending on the context in which it is used.