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cocked hat

/kɒkt hæt/

Tradução: Chapéu de três cantos usado historicamente nos séculos XVIII e início do XIX, frequentemente associado a uniformes militares ou navais. A expressão 'to knock into a cocked hat' é um antigo idioma que significa derrotar completamente ou arruinar algo.

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/kɒkt hæt/formalbritishobsoleto
  • ptChapéu de três cantos usado historicamente nos séculos XVIII e início do XIX, frequentemente associado a uniformes militares ou navais. A expressão 'to knock into a cocked hat' é um antigo idioma que significa derrotar completamente ou arruinar algo.

A historical three-cornered hat worn in the 18th and early 19th centuries, often associated with military or naval uniforms. The phrase 'to knock into a cocked hat' is an old idiom meaning to defeat or ruin something completely.

  1. A type of hatC1formal

    A hat with the brim turned up on two or three sides, often associated with military or naval uniforms in the 18th and 19th centuries.

    ptChapéu armado

    • The admiral wore a cocked hat during the ceremony.
    • In historical paintings, officers are often depicted in cocked hats.
    • He bought a replica of a cocked hat for the costume party.
  2. In a mess or disarrayC2informalbritish

    Used in the phrase 'to knock into a cocked hat', meaning to ruin or spoil something completely.

    ptEm desordem ou caos

    • The rain knocked our picnic plans into a cocked hat.
    • His unexpected resignation knocked the project into a cocked hat.
    • The scandal knocked his reputation into a cocked hat.