Meaning of 'cock'

noun

adult male bird

noun

adult male chicken

Synonyms: rooster

noun

the part of a gunlock that strikes the percussion cap when the trigger is pulled

Synonyms: hammer

noun

faucet consisting of a rotating device for regulating flow of a liquid

Synonyms: stopcock turncock

noun

obscene terms for penis

Synonyms: tool

verb

to set the trigger of a firearm back for firing

verb

to tilt or slant to one side

Example: "cock one's head"

verb

to walk with a lofty proud gait, often in an attempt to impress others

Example: "The lead singer cocked around the stage."

Synonyms: strut