1. (n.) The male of birds, particularly of gallinaceous or domestic fowls.

2. (n.) A vane in the shape of a cock; a weathercock.

3. (n.) A chief man; a leader or master.

4. (n.) The crow of a cock, esp. the first crow in the morning; cockcrow.

5. (n.) A faucet or valve.

6. (n.) The style of gnomon of a dial.

7. (n.) The indicator of a balance.

8. (n.) The bridge piece which affords a bearing for the pivot of a balance in a clock or watch.

9. (v. t.) To set erect; to turn up.

10. (v. t.) To shape, as a hat, by turning up the brim.

11. (v. t.) To set on one side in a pert or jaunty manner.

12. (v. t.) To turn (the eye) obliquely and partially close its lid, as an expression of derision or insinuation.

13. (v. i.) To strut; to swagger; to look big, pert, or menacing.

14. (n.) The act of cocking; also, the turn so given; as, a cock of the eyes; to give a hat a saucy cock.

15. (n.) The notch of an arrow or crossbow.

16. (n.) The hammer in the lock of a firearm.

17. (v. t.) To draw the hammer of (a firearm) fully back and set it for firing.

18. (v. i.) To draw back the hammer of a firearm, and set it for firing.

19. (n.) A small conical pile of hay.

20. (v. t.) To put into cocks or heaps, as hay.

21. (n.) A small boat.

22. (n.) A corruption or disguise of the word God, used in oaths.