Pronunciation: /əˈkɒkbɪl/
adjective inclined to one side; awry
A1 The clown's hat was acockbill, making him look silly.
A2 She walked into the room with her hat acockbill, drawing everyone's attention.
B1 The ship's mast was acockbill in the storm, causing the crew to struggle with navigation.
B2 The painting hung acockbill on the wall, creating a sense of unease in the room.
C1 The politician's statement was acockbill, leading to confusion among the audience.
C2 The artist intentionally displayed his sculptures acockbill to provoke thought and discussion among viewers.
adverb in a position with the helm pushed to leeward
A1 The cat sat acockbill on the windowsill.
A2 She tilted her head acockbill, trying to understand the strange language.
B1 The painting hung acockbill on the wall, giving the room a quirky feel.
B2 The ship sailed acockbill, with its sails billowing in the wind.
C1 The tower leaned acockbill, a result of centuries of wear and tear.
C2 The old clock stood acockbill in the corner, its hands frozen in time.
formal The ship's mast was acockbill due to the strong winds.
informal The flag was all acockbill after the storm passed through.
slang Her hair was acockbill after riding in the convertible with the top down.
figurative The project timeline was all acockbill after unexpected delays.
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