cock

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.

ruСуществительное с несколькими значениями: взрослый самец курицы или птицы; часть замка огнестрельного оружия, ударяющая по капсюлю; вращающееся устройство для регулировки потока жидкости; и вульгарное сленговое название пениса.esSustantivo 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.frNom 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.deSubstantiv 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.ptSubstantivo com vários significados: macho adulto de galinha ou de ave; peça do mecanismo de disparo de arma de fogo que golpeia o cão percussor; dispositivo giratório para regular o fluxo de líquido; e, na gíria vulgar, o pênis.zh名词，含义有多种：成年雄性鸡或其他鸟类；枪械中击发底火的部件；控制液体或气体流量的旋转装置；以及粗俗俚语中指阴茎。arاسم 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.

1. Adult male chicken A2 formal

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

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

   ruПетухesGallo adultofrCoq adultedeHahnptGalozh公鸡arالديك

   Синонимы: rooster

2. Adult male bird B1 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruСамец птицыesMacho adulto de avefrMâle adulte d'un oiseaudeMännlicher VogelptMacho adulto de avezh雄鸟arذكر الطائر

   Синонимы: rooster

3. Faucet or valve B1 formal british

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

   • 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.

   ruКранesGrifo, llave de pasofrRobinetdeWasserhahnptTorneirazh龙头arصنبور

   Синонимы: faucetspigotstopcocktapvalve

4. Part of a gunlock C1 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruКурокesMartillo de un arma de fuegofrchien (d'une arme à feu)deHahnptCãozh击锤arزُنْد

   Синонимы: hammerstriker

5. Vulgar term for penis slang

   A crude or obscene term for the male genitalia.

   • 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.

   ruВульгарное название мужского полового органаespene (vulgar)frbite (terme vulgaire)deVulgäre Bezeichnung für den PenisptTermo vulgar para o pêniszh男性生殖器的粗俗称呼arتسمية بذيئة للعضو الذكري

   Синонимы: dickjohnsonjoystickpeckerprickrodshafttoolwiener

• cocks plural form
• cocks' possessive plural form
• cock's possessive singular form

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.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия наклона или поворота чего-либо, особенно головы или шляпы, набок, или взведения курка огнестрельного оружия в положение, готовое к выстрелу.esVerbo 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.frVerbe 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.deVerb, 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.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de inclinar ou virar algo, especialmente a cabeça ou um chapéu, para o lado, ou engatilhar a arma de fogo na posição pronta para disparar.zh动词，指将某物（尤其是头或帽子）倾斜或转向一侧，也指将枪械的击锤扳到待发位置。arفعل 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.

1. Tilt or slant to one side B2 formal

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

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

   ruНаклонятьesInclinar o ladearfrPencher ou incliner sur le côtédeZur Seite neigenptInclinarzh歪斜arإمالة الرأس أو الشيء إلى الجانب

   Синонимы: anglecantinclineslanttilttip

   Антонимы: alignevenlevelstraighten

2. Set the trigger of a firearm B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruВзвести курокesAmartillarfrarmer (une arme à feu)deDen Hahn spannenptEngatilharzh扣上扳机arتعمير الزناد

   Синонимы: armprimereadyset

3. Walk with a proud gait B2 informal

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

   • 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.

   ruИдти с гордым видомesCaminar con arroganciafrse pavanerdeStolz einhergehenptAndar com ar de superioridadezh趾高气扬地走arالمشي بتبختر

   Синонимы: paradeprancesashaystrutswagger

• cocked past participle
• cocked past simple
• cocking present participle
• cocks third person singular