What does cockcrow mean?
Cockcrow means The time of day at which the first crow of a cockerel is heard; dawn or daybreak; first light.
Cockcrow
Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
Meaning
The time of day at which the first crow of a cockerel is heard; dawn or daybreak; first light.
Example Sentences
I put the chief of police behind the bar, instructed him in his duties, and we four convivial spirits sprawled along the counter drinking ale and telling yarns till cockcrow.
Synonyms for cockcrow
Antonyms for cockcrow
Related Words
Word Forms
- cockcrows
- cock-crow
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for cockcrow?
Common synonyms include break of day, sunup, sparrow-fart, dayspring.
What is the opposite of cockcrow?
Possible antonyms include sundown, sunset.
How do you use cockcrow in a sentence?
I put the chief of police behind the bar, instructed him in his duties, and we four convivial spirits sprawled along the counter drinking ale and telling yarns till cockcrow.
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