cock

• Substantiv mit mehreren Bedeutungen: erwachsenes männliches Huhn oder männlicher Vogel; Teil des Schlosses einer Feuerwaffe, der auf das Zündhütchen schlägt; drehbare Vorrichtung zur Regulierung des Flüssigkeitsflusses; und vulgärer Slangausdruck für den Penis.

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.

   Hahn

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

   Synonymerooster

2. Adult male birdB1formal

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

   Männlicher Vogel

   • 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.

   Synonymerooster

3. Faucet or valveB1formalbritish

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

   Wasserhahn

   • 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.

   Synonymefaucetspigotstopcocktapvalve

4. Part of a gunlockC1formal

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

   Hahn

   • 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.

   Synonymehammerstriker

5. Vulgar term for penisslang

   A crude or obscene term for the male genitalia.

   Vulgäre Bezeichnung für den Penis

   • 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.

   Synonymedickjohnsonjoystickpeckerprickrodshafttoolwiener

• Verb, das verwendet wird, um eine schräge oder seitliche Bewegung oder Drehung von etwas zu bezeichnen, besonders des Kopfes oder eines Hutes, oder das Spannen des Hahns einer Feuerwaffe in die zum Schuss bereite Position.

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.

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

   Synonymeanglecantinclineslanttilttip

   Antonymealignevenlevelstraighten

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.

   Den Hahn spannen

   • 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.

   Synonymearmprimereadyset

3. Walk with a proud gaitB2informal

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

   Stolz einhergehen

   • 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.

   Synonymeparadeprancesashaystrutswagger