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hammer vs cock

cock vs hammer

hammer and cock both are nouns.

hammer and cock both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
hammer Yes No Yes No
cock Yes No Yes No
As nouns, hammer and cock are synonyms defined as:
  • hammer and cock: the part of a gunlock that strikes the percussion cap when the trigger is pulled
hammer (noun) cock (noun)
the act of pounding (delivering repeated heavy blows) adult male bird
a hand tool with a heavy rigid head and a handle; used to deliver an impulsive force by striking adult male chicken
a power tool for drilling rocks faucet consisting of a rotating device for regulating flow of a liquid
a striker that is covered in felt and that causes the piano strings to vibrate the part of a gunlock that strikes the percussion cap when the trigger is pulled
a light drumstick with a rounded head that is used to strike such percussion instruments as chimes, kettledrums, marimbas, glockenspiels, etc. obscene terms for penis
the part of a gunlock that strikes the percussion cap when the trigger is pulled
a heavy metal sphere attached to a flexible wire; used in the hammer throw
the ossicle attached to the eardrum
hammer (verb) cock (verb)
beat with or as if with a hammer set the trigger of a firearm back for firing
create by hammering to walk with a lofty proud gait, often in an attempt to impress others
tilt or slant to one side
Difference between hammer and cock

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