"Cocks" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples
"Cocks" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
"Cocks" Meaning
The word "cocks" can refer to:
Male chickens
A device that opens or closes a valve or switch, often used in a mechanical system
A verb meaning to cause something to become erect or to stand upright
In informal language, the word can also refer to a persons, particularly men, as in "the cocks are fighting" means people are arguing or competing.
"Cocks" Examples
Usage Examples of "Cocks"
Noun
The rooster's loud cocks in the early morning woke up the whole village.
The farmhand checked the cocks on the farm to see which ones were laying eggs.
Verb
The hunter cocked his rifle, ready to shoot a deer.
The mechanic cocked the engine, ensuring it was running smoothly.
"Cocks" Similar Words
Cockleshell
Cockney
Cockneys
Cockneys are a group of people who originate from the East End of London, traditionally referring to the working-class inhabitants of the area. Specifically, the term "Cockney" originally referred to anyone born within the Sound of Bow Bells, which is a fictional boundary that is said to be the range of the bells of St Mary-le-Bow church in Cheapside, London. Over time, the term has come to be associated with a distinct accent, dialect, and cultural identity, characterized by rhyming slang, London-specific vocabulary, and a strong sense of community and identity.
Cockpit
Cockpits
The word "cockpits" refers to the enclosed cabin at the front of an aircraft, typically where the pilot and co-pilot sit. It is also used to describe the control center of a vehicle, ship, or spacecraft, where the operator controls the device.
Cockrel
Cockroach
Cockroaches
Cockscomb
Cocksparrow
Cocksucker
Cocksuckers
Cocksucking
Cocksure
Cocksureness
Cockswain