Cock

The word 'cock' has multiple meanings, ranging from a male chicken to a vulgar term for the penis. This definition will explore the most common usages and their associated contexts. Firstly, it can refer to a male chicken or other fowl, often used in agricultural or culinary contexts. Secondly, it can describe the action of tilting or raising something, such as a firearm's hammer. Thirdly, it's a colloquial term for a person, typically a male, often used in informal settings. The term also has specific usages in nautical settings. Its most vulgar usage, referring to the penis, is highly offensive and should be avoided in formal settings. Proper contextual understanding is crucial to avoiding misunderstandings.

Cock meaning with examples

• The farmer woke early to the loud cock crowing, signaling the start of the day on the farm, setting a lively mood for his day as his work began.
• He carefully *cocked* the hammer of the antique pistol, preparing to fire. The history book described how the inventor had painstakingly designed the hammer to ignite the primer.
• That old cock at the bar is always telling the same old stories, yet everyone pretends to be as enthralled now as they were the first time they heard his yarns.
• The sailing ship's captain ordered the helmsman to cock the yardarms to catch the wind at just the right angle and make optimum sailing conditions.
• After drinking too much, the cock began to spew out very offensive and insensitive remarks to the bartender, and was promptly asked to leave, never to return.