cocked

Example Sentences

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Lemon cocked the ball as if he were going to throw, only to have the ball stripped away.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 18, 2025

In the photo, the president-elect wears a stern expression, eyes cocked.

From BBC • Jan. 17, 2025

He always wore "a cocked hat, buckles at the knees and shoes, as well as a cross-handled cane, over which he stooped in his gait".

From BBC • Nov. 30, 2024

The expert said he had to strike the fully cocked gun with a mallet and break it in order for it to fire without depressing the trigger.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 6, 2024

A small lady, jet-black wig sitting on top of her head like a hat she'd purposely cocked to the side.

From "Look Both Ways" by Jason Reynolds