cock

Example Sentences

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“The whole thing is one of these classic cock ups in government where nobody had a full view of the facts,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 16, 2025

Thomas’ conversational exchange about “trying to play these boys the new cock robin” – a cock robin reportedly being old English slang for "someone who’s easily persuaded to follow the will of another."

From Salon • May 2, 2025

“If you’re trying to cock the gun and you lose your grasp on it, the hammer falls — that safety notch captures it,” Haag said.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 27, 2024

Mercedes have moved their cock pit further back in their cars, as per requested by Lewis Hamilton.

From BBC • Feb. 18, 2024

Our men load their muskets: prime the pan, charge the piece with powder, put in the musket ball, ram down the charge, cock the match....

From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone