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Cock

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