American English pronunciation
How to pronounce cocking
IPA transcription: ['kɑkɪŋ]
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Verb
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to walk with a lofty proud gait, often in an attempt to impress others
“He struts around like a rooster in a hen house”
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tilt or slant to one side
“cock one's head”
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set the trigger of a firearm back for firing