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Word

cocks

Phoneticscocks

US/ˈkɑks/

UK/kˈɒks/

Definition

n. valves or taps used to control the flow of liquid or gas in pipes.

n. plural noun referring to stopcocks or similar valves used to regulate the passage of fluids through a conduit.

Examples

“The farmer keeps ten cocks in the yard.”

“We bought fresh eggs from the farm where the cocks roam freely.”

“In traditional farming communities, the presence of a strong cock often signals the health and order of the flock.”

Examples

simple

“The farmer keeps ten cocks in the yard.”

contextual

“We bought fresh eggs from the farm where the cocks roam freely.”

complex

“In traditional farming communities, the presence of a strong cock often signals the health and order of the flock.”

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