cocker

Meanings

• noun

  A type of gun used for hunting, particularly for shooting game such as woodcock or quail.

  - "He went cocker shooting in the morning."
  - "The cocker is a popular gun for hunting small game."

• noun

  A breed of dog, specifically the English Cocker Spaniel, which is a medium-sized sporting dog.

  - "The cocker spaniel is a popular breed for families."
  - "Many people mistake the English cocker spaniel for the American cocker spaniel."

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Synonyms

cockfighter , cosset , pamper , posset

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with cocker
hocker , rocker , docker

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Variants

List of all variants of cocker that leads to same result
cocker , cockered , cockering , cockers , cocker spaniel , cocker spaniels , English cocker spaniel , English cocker spaniels

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Etymology

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Originally used to refer to a type of gun used for 'cocking' or loading, the term later came to be used for the breed of dog due to their use as hunting companions.

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Trivia

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1. The English cocker spaniel and the American cocker spaniel are actually the same breed, but the English version has been bred for a denser coat.

2. The cocker spaniel is the most popular breed in the United States according to the American Kennel Club.

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Related Concepts

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1. spaniel: A type of dog breed that originated in Spain and is known for its long ears and ability to retrieve game.

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Culture

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The cocker spaniel has been a popular breed in England since the 19th century and has been featured in literature, art, and film. The breed is known for its friendly and intelligent disposition.

How to Memorize "cocker"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a hunter in the woods with a cocker gun, loading it and preparing to shoot.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the cocker spaniel breed with its use as a hunting companion.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the acronym C-O-C-K-E-R: 'C' for cocking, 'O' for gun, 'C' for cocker spaniel.

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