cock

• Nom à plusieurs sens : coq adulte mâle ou mâle de certains oiseaux ; pièce d'une arme à feu qui frappe l'amorce ; dispositif rotatif servant à régler l'écoulement d'un liquide ; et en argot vulgaire, désigne le pénis.

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.

   Coq adulte

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

   Synonymesrooster

2. Adult male birdB1formal

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

   Mâle adulte d'un oiseau

   • 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.

   Synonymesrooster

3. Faucet or valveB1formalbritish

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

   Robinet

   • 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.

   Synonymesfaucetspigotstopcocktapvalve

4. Part of a gunlockC1formal

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

   chien (d'une arme à feu)

   • 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.

   Synonymeshammerstriker

5. Vulgar term for penisslang

   A crude or obscene term for the male genitalia.

   bite (terme vulgaire)

   • 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.

   Synonymesdickjohnsonjoystickpeckerprickrodshafttoolwiener

• Verbe signifiant incliner ou tourner quelque chose, surtout la tête ou un chapeau, de côté, ou armer le chien d'une arme à feu en position de tir.

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.

   Pencher ou incliner sur le côté

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

   Synonymesanglecantinclineslanttilttip

   Antonymesalignevenlevelstraighten

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.

   armer (une arme à feu)

   • 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.

   Synonymesarmprimereadyset

3. Walk with a proud gaitB2informal

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

   se pavaner

   • 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.

   Synonymesparadeprancesashaystrutswagger