Uncock
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Uncock is a verb meaning To straighten or flatten (remove a cocked shape).
Meaning
To straighten or flatten (remove a cocked shape).
More Meanings
- (transitive) To let down the cock of (a firearm).
- To open or spread from a cock or heap, as hay.
Example Sentences
to uncock a hat
My heart jumped up amongst my lungs. I never waited for to look further, but uncocked my gun and went sneaking back on my tiptoes as fast as ever I could.
And d'Artagnan set the example. Then, turning toward Planchet, he made him a sign to uncock his musketoon. The Englishmen, convinced of these peaceful proceedings, sheathed their swords grumblingly.
Word Forms
- uncocks
- uncocking
- uncocked
Synonyms for uncock
Depending on context, synonyms include decock.
Antonyms for uncock
Common opposites include cock.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include decock, unstraighten, uncurl, uncuckold, uncrimp, untuck.
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