Word Meaning

Meaning of cock

- The male of birds, particularly of gallinaceous or domestic fowls.
- A vane in the shape of a cock; a weathercock.
- A chief man; a leader or master.
- The crow of a cock, esp. the first crow in the morning; cockcrow.
- A faucet or valve.
- The style of gnomon of a dial.
- The indicator of a balance.
- The bridge piece which affords a bearing for the pivot of a balance in a clock or watch.
- To set erect; to turn up.
- To shape, as a hat, by turning up the brim.
- To set on one side in a pert or jaunty manner.
- To turn (the eye) obliquely and partially close its lid, as an expression of derision or insinuation.
- To strut; to swagger; to look big, pert, or menacing.
- The act of cocking; also, the turn so given; as, a cock of the eyes; to give a hat a saucy cock.
- The notch of an arrow or crossbow.
- The hammer in the lock of a firearm.
- To draw the hammer of (a firearm) fully back and set it for firing.
- To draw back the hammer of a firearm, and set it for firing.
- A small concial pile of hay.
- To put into cocks or heaps, as hay.
- A small boat.
- A corruption or disguise of the word God, used in oaths.

Crossword clue for cock

- Arm (trigger)
- Hen's mate
- Male bird
- Male fowl
- Rooster