Gamecock: meaning, definitions and examples
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gamecock
[ หษกeษชmหkษk ]
animal fighting
A gamecock is a male chicken that has been bred specifically for the purpose of fighting. These birds are known for their aggression and strength, making them popular in cockfighting events, which are illegal in many places. The gamecock has a muscular build with strong legs and sharp spurs, enabling them to engage in battles with other roosters. Despite the controversial nature of cockfighting, gamecocks are often revered for their fighting spirit and are sometimes kept as pets or for breeding purposes.
Synonyms
champion cock, fighting cock, rooster.
Examples of usage
- The gamecock won the main event after a fierce battle.
- He raised specialized gamecocks for competitions.
- In some cultures, gamecocks are considered symbols of bravery.
Translations
Translations of the word "gamecock" in other languages:
๐ต๐น galo de briga
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคฒ เคเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช Kampfhahn
๐ฎ๐ฉ ayam aduan
๐บ๐ฆ ะฑัะนััะฒััะบะธะน ะฟัะฒะตะฝั
๐ต๐ฑ kogut waleczny
๐ฏ๐ต ใฒใผใ ใณใใฏ
๐ซ๐ท coq de combat
๐ช๐ธ gallo de pelea
๐น๐ท dรถvรผล horozu
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ฒฝ๊ธฐ ์ํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฏูู ุงููุชุงู
๐จ๐ฟ bรณjovรฝ kohout
๐ธ๐ฐ bojovรฝ kohรบt
๐จ๐ณ ๆ้ธก
๐ธ๐ฎ bojni petelin
๐ฎ๐ธ bardagakokkur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถะตะบะฟะต-ะถะตะบ ัะฐััา
๐ฌ๐ช แแ แซแแแแก แฅแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ dรถyรผล toyuฤu
๐ฒ๐ฝ gallo de pelea
Etymology
The word 'gamecock' dates back to the early 17th century, with 'game' referring to the quality of being suited for sports or competitions. In this context, it describes chickens that were bred for fighting. The prefix 'game-' is derived from the Old English 'gamian', meaning to play or engage in a game. Cockfighting became popular in many cultures, leading to the selective breeding of roosters specifically for this sport. The term 'gamecock' has since become synonymous with fighting birds, often associated with various cultural practices around the world. In addition, the practice of cockfighting has a long and controversial history, with significant legal and ethical implications around animal rights.