firing mechanism vs cock

firing mechanism and cock both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
firing mechanism	Yes	No	No	No
cock	Yes	No	Yes	No

firing mechanism (noun)	cock (noun)
the action that ignites the charge in a firearm	adult male bird
	adult male chicken
	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

firing mechanism (verb)	cock (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