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