Cock: meaning, definitions and examples

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cock

 

[ kษ’k ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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.
Context #3 | Noun

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.
Context #4 | Verb

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น galo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเฅเคฐเฅเค—เคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Hahn

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ayam jantan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั–ะฒะตะฝัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kogut

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้›„้ถ (ใŠใ‚“ใฉใ‚Š)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท coq

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ gallo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท horoz

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ˆ˜ํƒ‰ (sutalk)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฏูŠูƒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kohout

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kohรบt

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ…ฌ้ธก (gลngjฤซ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ petelin

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hani

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ำ™ั‚ะตัˆ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ›แƒแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ xoruz

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ gallo

Etymology

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.

See also: cockerel, cockeyed, cockiness, cockpit, cockscomb, cocktail, cocky.

Word Frequency Rank

At #7,093 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.