Cockcrow: meaning, definitions and examples
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cockcrow
[ ˈkɒk.kroʊ ]
time of day
Cockcrow refers to the time of day when cocks crow, typically at dawn. This term is often associated with the early morning hours just before sunrise. Historically, it has been used to indicate a time of awakening and renewal, as well as the beginning of daily activities. The specific time can vary, but it is generally understood to occur during twilight. The sound of the crowing rooster serves as a natural alarm, signaling the start of a new day.
Synonyms
dawn, daybreak, morning, sunrise.
Examples of usage
- We woke up at cockcrow to start our journey.
- The village was silent until cockcrow broke the stillness.
- Farmers often begin their work at cockcrow.
- The old saying goes, 'At cockcrow, the rooster awakens the day.'
Translations
Translations of the word "cockcrow" in other languages:
🇵🇹 cantar do galo
🇮🇳 मुर्ग़े की बांग
🇩🇪 Hahnenschrei
🇮🇩 kokok ayam
🇺🇦 півняче кукурікання
🇵🇱 kukuryku
🇯🇵 鶏の鳴き声 (にわとりのなきごえ)
🇫🇷 chant du coq
🇪🇸 canto del gallo
🇹🇷 horoz ötüşü
🇰🇷 수탉의 울음 (sutak-ui ul-eum)
🇸🇦 صياح الدجاج (ṣiyāḥ al-dajāj)
🇨🇿 kokrhání
🇸🇰 kokrhkanie
🇨🇳 公鸡的鸣叫 (gōng jī de míng jiào)
🇸🇮 kikiriki
🇮🇸 gæsaskot
🇰🇿 тауықтың шақыруы (tauyqtyń shaýyruy)
🇬🇪 ქათმის ყაყაჩო (q'atmis q'alaq'acho)
🇦🇿 toqquşun səsi
🇲🇽 canto del gallo
Etymology
The term 'cockcrow' has its origins in Old English, specifically from the words 'cocc' meaning 'rooster' and 'craw' meaning 'to crow.' The usage of 'cock' to denote a male chicken is an ancient tradition, and 'crow' connects to the vocalization made by the rooster. The concept of 'cockcrow' has been used in literature and religious texts for centuries, most notably in the Bible, where it is mentioned as the time Peter denied knowing Jesus three times. Over the years, 'cockcrow' has transitioned from a literal reference to the sound made by roosters in the early morning to a more metaphorical expression denoting the onset of day or a time of awakening. Its historical roots can be traced back to various cultures that relied on natural sounds to dictate their daily rhythms and activities.