cock

• Sustantivo con varios significados: gallo adulto o ave macho; pieza del mecanismo de un arma de fuego que golpea el percutor; dispositivo giratorio para regular el flujo de un líquido; y, vulgarmente, pene.

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.

   Gallo adulto

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

   Sinónimosrooster

2. Adult male birdB1formal

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

   Macho adulto de ave

   • 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.

   Sinónimosrooster

3. Faucet or valveB1formalbritish

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

   Grifo, llave de paso

   • 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.

   Sinónimosfaucetspigotstopcocktapvalve

4. Part of a gunlockC1formal

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

   Martillo de un arma de fuego

   • 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.

   Sinónimoshammerstriker

5. Vulgar term for penisslang

   A crude or obscene term for the male genitalia.

   pene (vulgar)

   • 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.

   Sinónimosdickjohnsonjoystickpeckerprickrodshafttoolwiener

• Verbo que significa inclinar o girar algo, especialmente la cabeza o un sombrero, hacia un lado, o amartillar el gatillo de un arma de fuego para dejarlo listo para disparar.

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.

   Inclinar o ladear

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

   Sinónimosanglecantinclineslanttilttip

   Antónimosalignevenlevelstraighten

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.

   Amartillar

   • 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.

   Sinónimosarmprimereadyset

3. Walk with a proud gaitB2informal

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

   Caminar con arrogancia

   • 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.

   Sinónimosparadeprancesashaystrutswagger