- 1. v. t. To set the cock of (a firearm) at the first notch. Source: opted
- 2. To set the cock of (a firearm) at the first notch. To go off halfcocked. (a) To be discharged prematurely, or with the trigger at half cock; -- said of a firearm. (b) To do or say something without due thought or care. [Colloq. or Low] Source: webster
- 3. To set the cock of (a firearm) at the first notch. To go offhalfcocked. (a) To be discharged prematurely, or with the trigger athalf cock; -- said of a firearm. (b) To do or say something withoutdue thought or care. [Colloq. or Low] Source: adambom
- 4. v. t. To set the cock of (a firearm) at the first notch. Source: ecdict
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