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Cock Definition & Meaning

cock
noun
  1. obscene terms for penis
  2. faucet consisting of a rotating device for regulating flow of a liquid
  3. the part of a gunlock that strikes the percussion cap when the trigger is pulled
  4. adult male chicken
  5. adult male bird
  6. set the trigger of a firearm back for firing
  7. to walk with a lofty proud gait, often in an attempt to impress others; "He struts around like a rooster in a hen house"

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Frequently asked questions

What does cock mean?
obscene terms for penis faucet consisting of a rotating device for regulating flow of a liquid the part of a gunlock that strikes the percussion cap when the trigger is pulled adult male chicken adult male bird set the trigger of a firearm back for firing to walk with a lofty proud gait, often in an attempt to impress others; "He struts around like a rooster in a hen house"
What part of speech is cock?
Cock is a noun.
How many definitions does cock have?
Cock has 7 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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