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cock vs gamecock

gamecock vs cock

cock and gamecock both are nouns.

cock is a verb but gamecock is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
cock Yes No Yes No
gamecock Yes No No No
As nouns, gamecock is a hyponym of cock; that is, gamecock is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than cock:
  • cock: adult male bird
  • gamecock: a cock bred and trained for fighting
Other hyponyms of cock include fighting cock.
cock (noun) gamecock (noun)
adult male bird a cock bred and trained for fighting
adult male chicken someone who is a very fierce fighter
faucet consisting of a rotating device for regulating flow of a liquid
the part of a gunlock that strikes the percussion cap when the trigger is pulled
obscene terms for penis
cock (verb) gamecock (verb)
set the trigger of a firearm back for firing
to walk with a lofty proud gait, often in an attempt to impress others
tilt or slant to one side
Difference between cock and gamecock

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