Word
cocked
US/ˈkɑkt/
UK/kˈɒkt/
Definition
v. to hold a gun or a tool in a way that is ready to use. It can also mean to look at someone with one eye closed, usually to show you are suspicious or angry.
v. to prepare a weapon for immediate use by pulling back the hammer or trigger; to position a tool or object in a ready state. In a figurative sense, it describes the act of squinting or closing one eye to express suspicion or disdain.
Examples
“He cocked his gun and waited for the signal.”
“The detective cocked his head to one side, clearly not believing the suspect's story for a second.”
“The sniper remained perfectly still, having cocked his rifle and waited for the perfect moment to take the shot without being seen by the guards below.”
Examples
simple
“He cocked his gun and waited for the signal.”
contextual
“The detective cocked his head to one side, clearly not believing the suspect's story for a second.”
complex
“The sniper remained perfectly still, having cocked his rifle and waited for the perfect moment to take the shot without being seen by the guards below.”
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