uncock

Meanings

• Verb

  To remove a cock or rooster from a gun or a loaded weapon, making it safe.

  - "After hunting, we uncock our rifles to ensure they are safe."
  - "Uncocking the gun is an essential safety measure before handing it over to someone."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with uncock
dock , lock , rock , sock

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Variants

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uncock , uncocked , uncocking , uncocks

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Etymology

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The term 'uncock' is derived from the Old English word 'uncogan' which means 'to dislodge' or 'to remove'. It is related to the Old Norse word 'okka' meaning 'rooster' and the Old English word 'cocan' meaning 'cock'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'uncock' is also used in the context of sailing to refer to the act of releasing a sheet or a line.

2. In the English language, the word 'uncock' is unique in its spelling and meaning, as there are no other words in English that are pronounced similarly and have the same meaning.

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Related Concepts

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1. gun safety: The practice of ensuring a firearm is safe to handle, which includes uncocking it.

2. shooting: The sport or activity of discharging a firearm at a target.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'uncock' is used metaphorically to refer to the act of releasing oneself from a difficult or challenging situation. In art, there are no known works specifically related to the term 'uncock'.

How to Memorize "uncock"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a gun being uncocked by pulling back the hammer and releasing the safety.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'uncock' with safety and the act of making a gun harmless.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'U'nload, C'heck, and O'pen the chamber to ensure a gun is safe, which includes uncocking it.

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