the male of birds, particularly of gallinaceous or domestic fowls.-a vane in the shape of a cock; a weathercock.-a chief man; a leader or master.-the crow of a cock, esp. the first crow in the morning; cockcrow.-a faucet or valve.-the style of gnomon of a dial.-the indicator of a balance.-the bridge piece which affords a bearing for the pivot of a balance in a clock or watch.-to set erect; to turn up.-to shape, as a hat, by turning up the brim.-to set on one side in a pert or jaunty manner.-to turn (the eye) obliquely and partially close its lid, as an expression of derision or insinuation.-to strut; to swagger; to look big, pert, or menacing.-the act of cocking; also, the turn so given; as, a cock of the eyes; to give a hat a saucy cock.-the notch of an arrow or crossbow.-the hammer in the lock of a firearm.-to draw the hammer of (a firearm) fully back and set it for firing.-to draw back the hammer of a firearm, and set it for firing.-a small concial pile of hay.-to put into cocks or heaps, as hay.-a small boat.-a corruption or disguise of the word god, used in oaths.