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Cock

Definition: The male of birds, particularly of gallinaceous or domestic
fowls.

Cock

Definition: A vane in the shape of a cock; a weathercock.

Cock

Definition: A chief man; a leader or master.

Cock

Definition: The crow of a cock, esp. the first crow in the morning;
cockcrow.

Cock

Definition: A faucet or valve.

Cock

Definition: The style of gnomon of a dial.

Cock

Definition: The indicator of a balance.

Cock

Definition: The bridge piece which affords a bearing for the pivot of a
balance in a clock or watch.

Cock

Definition: To set erect; to turn up.

Cock

Definition: To shape, as a hat, by turning up the brim.

Cock

Definition: To set on one side in a pert or jaunty manner.

Cock

Definition: To turn (the eye) obliquely and partially close its lid,
as an expression of derision or insinuation.

Cock

Definition: To strut; to swagger; to look big, pert, or menacing.

Cock

Definition: The act of cocking; also, the turn so given; as, a cock of
the eyes; to give a hat a saucy cock.

Cock

Definition: The notch of an arrow or crossbow.

Cock

Definition: The hammer in the lock of a firearm.

Cock

Definition: To draw the hammer of (a firearm) fully back and set it
for firing.

Cock

Definition: To draw back the hammer of a firearm, and set it for
firing.

Cock

Definition: A small concial pile of hay.

Cock

Definition: To put into cocks or heaps, as hay.

Cock

Definition: A small boat.

Cock

Definition: A corruption or disguise of the word God, used in oaths.