cock

• اسم له عدة معانٍ: ذكر الدجاج أو الطيور البالغ؛ جزء من آلية إطلاق النار في السلاح يضرب الكبسولة؛ جهاز دوّار لتنظيم تدفق السائل؛ وفي العامية الفاحشة كناية عن العضو الذكري.

A noun with multiple meanings: an adult male chicken or bird; a part of a gunlock that strikes the percussion cap; a rotating device for regulating liquid flow; and a vulgar slang term for penis.

1. Adult male chickenA2formal

   A fully grown male chicken, also known as a rooster.

   الديك

   • The cock crowed at dawn.
   • They keep a cock and several hens on their farm.
   • The cock has bright red feathers on its head.

   المرادفاتrooster

2. Adult male birdB1formal

   A male bird of any species, especially one that is fully grown.

   ذكر الطائر

   • The cock pheasant has beautiful plumage.
   • During mating season, the cock displays its colorful feathers.
   • The cock of the species is often larger than the female.

   المرادفاتrooster

3. Faucet or valveB1formalbritish

   A device used to control the flow of liquid from a pipe or container.

   صنبور

   • Turn the cock to stop the water from flowing.
   • The plumber replaced the old kitchen cock.
   • He opened the cock on the barrel to drain the liquid.

   المرادفاتfaucetspigotstopcocktapvalve

4. Part of a gunlockC1formal

   The part of a firearm that strikes the percussion cap when the trigger is pulled.

   زُنْد

   • He pulled back the cock of the rifle before firing.
   • The cock mechanism was damaged and needed repair.
   • The gun's cock snapped forward with a loud click.

   المرادفاتhammerstriker

5. Vulgar term for penisslang

   A crude or obscene term for the male genitalia.

   تسمية بذيئة للعضو الذكري

   • He used a crude word for the male organ.
   • The comedian's joke included a reference to a cock.
   • That term is considered offensive in polite conversation.

   المرادفاتdickjohnsonjoystickpeckerprickrodshafttoolwiener

• فعل يُستخدم للإشارة إلى إمالة شيء ما أو لَفّه، ولا سيما الرأس أو القبعة، إلى الجانب، أو إلى رفع عقّاد السلاح الناري إلى وضع الاستعداد للرمي.

A verb used to indicate the act of tilting or turning something, especially the head or a hat, to one side, or to set a firearm's hammer in a position ready for firing.

1. Tilt or slant to one sideB2formal

   To turn or tilt something, especially the head, to one side, often to show interest, curiosity, or defiance.

   إمالة الرأس أو الشيء إلى الجانب

   • She cocked her head to listen more carefully.
   • The dog cocked its ear at the strange noise.
   • He cocked an eyebrow in surprise.

   المرادفاتanglecantinclineslanttilttip

   الأضدادalignevenlevelstraighten

2. Set the trigger of a firearmB2formal

   To pull back the hammer or set the trigger of a gun so that it is ready to fire.

   تعمير الزناد

   • He cocked the rifle and aimed at the target.
   • The soldier cocked his pistol before entering the building.
   • She heard the sound of a gun being cocked behind her.

   المرادفاتarmprimereadyset

3. Walk with a proud gaitB2informal

   To walk in a confident, arrogant, or swaggering manner, often to impress others.

   المشي بتبختر

   • He cocked down the street as if he owned the place.
   • The young man cocked into the room with a smug smile.
   • She cocked past the crowd, ignoring everyone.

   المرادفاتparadeprancesashaystrutswagger