Halfcock
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Halfcock is a noun meaning (firearms) The position when the cock of a gun is at the first notch.
Meaning
(firearms) The position when the cock of a gun is at the first notch.
More Meanings
- (firearms) To set the cock of a firearm at the first notch.
Example Sentences
This was bad both for the alibi reshoots it caused and subsequent delays in a match, but if the hammer fell to halfcock enough times, the half-cock notch would mar the sear tip, adversely affecting trigger pull.
Word Forms
- half cock
- half-cock
- halfcocks
- halfcocking
- halfcocked
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include firecock, cocker, cockshot, quoin, hand, cocklet.
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