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Cock
01
galo, frango
an adult male chicken; a rooster
02
galo, macho
the male of any bird
03
torneira, válvula
faucet consisting of a rotating device for regulating flow of a liquid
04
cão, martelo
the part of a gunlock that strikes the percussion cap when the trigger is pulled
05
pau, rola
obscene terms for penis
to cock
01
inclinar, tombar
to incline or tilt at an angle
Intransitive
Exemplos
As the strong wind blew, the sailboat cocked to one side.
Enquanto o vento forte soprava, o barco a vela inclinou-se para um lado.
The picture frame had become loose, causing it to cock slightly on the wall.
A moldura da foto tinha afrouxado, fazendo com que ela inclinasse levemente na parede.
02
engatilhar, armar o cão
to prepare a firearm for firing by pulling back the hammer or striker mechanism
Transitive: to cock a weapon
Exemplos
The skilled marksman carefully cocked the rifle, ensuring precise aim before taking the shot.
O atirador habilidoso cuidadosamente engatilhou o rifle, garantindo uma mira precisa antes de atirar.
With a swift motion, he cocked the hammer of the revolver, readying the firearm for action.
Com um movimento rápido, ele engatilhou o revólver, preparando a arma para ação.
03
pavonear, andar com arrogância
to strut or walk in a manner that reflects arrogance or self-confidence
Intransitive: to cock somewhere
Exemplos
The model confidently cocked down the runway.
O modelo desfilou com confiança na passarela.
During the talent show, she confidently cocked across the stage after her successful performance.
Durante o show de talentos, ela pavoneou-se confiantemente pelo palco após sua performance bem-sucedida.
Árvore Lexical
cocky
cock
