Cock

Pronunciation: /kɑk/

Definitions of cock

noun a key that releases a catch or spring

Example Sentences

A1 The rooster crowed loudly at dawn.

A2 I accidentally knocked over the glass with my elbow.

B1 He adjusted the angle of the joystick to control the helicopter.

B2 The pilot carefully maneuvered the aircraft through the storm.

C1 The chef expertly handled the intricate dish with precision.

C2 The conductor skillfully directed the orchestra with finesse.

Examples of cock in a Sentence

formal The rooster crowed loudly, signaling the start of the day.

informal I can't believe he's such a cocky guy, always showing off.

slang She told him to stop being such a cockblock and let her talk to the cute guy.

figurative His new invention was the cock of the walk at the technology conference.

Grammatical Forms of cock

• past tense: cocked
• plural: cocks
• comparative: cockier
• superlative: cockiest
• present tense: cock
• future tense: will cock
• perfect tense: have cocked
• continuous tense: is cocking
• singular: cock
• positive degree: cock
• infinitive: to cock
• gerund: cocking
• participle: cocked

Origin and Evolution of cock

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'cock' originated from Old English 'cocc' which referred to a male bird, particularly a rooster.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'cock' evolved to also refer to the male of other animals, as well as a term for a valve or faucet, and eventually became a slang term for a male human genitalia.