cock

cock · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    An adult male chicken; a rooster.

  2. 2.

    To tilt or turn upward or to one side.

  3. 3.

    A valve or tap for controlling the flow of liquid or gas.

  4. 4.

    To set the hammer of a gun in position for firing.

  5. 5.

    The hammer of a firearm.

  6. 6.

    (vulgar slang) The penis.

Forms

plural: cocks

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    cock and bull story — an implausible tale
  • •
    cock of the walk — a dominant person
  • •
    cock-a-hoop — extremely pleased
  • •
    at half cock — unprepared

Related words

Antonyms: hen
See also: chicken, hen, rooster
Synonyms: cockerel, rooster

Etymology

From Old English "cocc" meaning a male bird, probably of imitative origin from the bird's call.