Cock: meaning, definitions and examples
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cock
[ kษk ]
male bird
A mature male bird, especially a domestic chicken or gamecock.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The cock strutted around the farmyard, showing off his colorful feathers.
- The farmer kept several cocks for breeding purposes.
mechanism
A device for holding together or adjusting the tension of parts of a mechanism.
Synonyms
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.
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.
Translations
Translations of the word "cock" in other languages:
๐ต๐น galo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฎเฅเคฐเฅเคเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Hahn
๐ฎ๐ฉ ayam jantan
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟัะฒะตะฝั
๐ต๐ฑ kogut
๐ฏ๐ต ้้ถ (ใใใฉใ)
๐ซ๐ท coq
๐ช๐ธ gallo
๐น๐ท horoz
๐ฐ๐ท ์ํ (sutalk)
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฏูู
๐จ๐ฟ kohout
๐ธ๐ฐ kohรบt
๐จ๐ณ ๅ ฌ้ธก (gลngjฤซ)
๐ธ๐ฎ petelin
๐ฎ๐ธ hani
๐ฐ๐ฟ ำัะตั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ xoruz
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.