Cock
Part of Speech: noun
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1. A male bird, especially a male chicken (rooster). 2. A valve or tap for controlling the flow of liquid or gas in a pipe. 3. Vulgar slang for penis. 4. (Informal, often offensive) A form of address for a man, typically used between male friends in some British English dialects.
The cock crowed loudly at dawn from the farmyard fence.
Etymology
Derived from Middle English cok, from Old English cocc, ultimately of imitative origin, echoing the bird's call. The sense of a valve dates to the 15th century, referencing the bird's projecting beak.
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What does Cock mean?
Cock means: 1. A male bird, especially a male chicken (rooster). 2. A valve or tap for controlling the flow of liquid or gas in a pipe. 3. Vulgar slang for penis. 4. (Informal, often offensive) A form of address for a man, typically used between male friends in some British English dialects.
How do you pronounce Cock?
Cock: /kɒk/
How is Cock used in a sentence?
The cock crowed loudly at dawn from the farmyard fence.