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cock vs lay

lay vs cock

cock and lay both are nouns.

cock is not an adjective while lay is an adjective.

cock and lay both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
cock Yes No Yes No
lay Yes Yes Yes No
As verbs, lay is a hypernym of cock; that is, lay is a word with a broader meaning than cock:
  • cock: set the trigger of a firearm back for firing
  • lay: put into a certain place or abstract location
Other hypernyms of cock include place, pose, position, put, set.
cock (noun) lay (noun)
adult male bird a narrative poem of popular origin
adult male chicken a narrative song with a recurrent refrain
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 (adjective) lay (adjective)
not of or from a profession
characteristic of those who are not members of the clergy
cock (verb) lay (verb)
set the trigger of a firearm back for firing put in a horizontal position
to walk with a lofty proud gait, often in an attempt to impress others put into a certain place or abstract location
tilt or slant to one side lay eggs
prepare or position for action or operation
impose as a duty, burden, or punishment
Difference between cock and lay

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