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Synonyms

cocked

Idioms  

  1. see go off half-cocked; knock into a cocked hat.

Example Sentences

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In the photo, the president-elect wears a stern expression, eyes cocked.

From BBC • Jan. 17, 2025

He always wore "a cocked hat, buckles at the knees and shoes, as well as a cross-handled cane, over which he stooped in his gait".

From BBC • Nov. 30, 2024

So USC’s leading receiver cocked back his arm and slung it as hard as he could.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 24, 2024

Baldwin described for news anchor George Stephanopoulos how he pointed the gun at Hutchins and cocked the hammer.

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2024

Susie cocked her head in my direction but didn’t change her steps.

From "Root Magic" by Eden Royce

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