cock

1. n. The male of birds, particularly of gallinaceous or domestic fowls. Source: opted

2. n. A vane in the shape of a cock; a weathercock. Source: opted

3. n. A chief man; a leader or master. Source: opted

4. n. The crow of a cock, esp. the first crow in the morning; cockcrow. Source: opted

5. n. A faucet or valve. Source: opted

6. n. The style of gnomon of a dial. Source: opted

7. n. The indicator of a balance. Source: opted

8. n. The bridge piece which affords a bearing for the pivot of a balance in a clock or watch. Source: opted

9. v. t. To set erect; to turn up. Source: opted

10. v. t. To shape, as a hat, by turning up the brim. Source: opted

11. v. t. To set on one side in a pert or jaunty manner. Source: opted

12. v. t. To turn (the eye) obliquely and partially close its lid, as an expression of derision or insinuation. Source: opted

13. v. i. To strut; to swagger; to look big, pert, or menacing. Source: opted

14. n. The act of cocking; also, the turn so given; as, a cock of the eyes; to give a hat a saucy cock. Source: opted

15. n. The notch of an arrow or crossbow. Source: opted

16. n. The hammer in the lock of a firearm. Source: opted

17. v. t. To draw the hammer of (a firearm) fully back and set it for firing. Source: opted

18. v. i. To draw back the hammer of a firearm, and set it for firing. Source: opted

19. n. A small concial pile of hay. Source: opted

20. v. t. To put into cocks or heaps, as hay. Source: opted

21. n. A small boat. Source: opted

22. n. A word/corruption">corruption or word/disguise">disguise of the word God, used in oaths. Source: opted

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