Past tense for to raise or point upwards
“A dog lying curled up, seemingly fast asleep, will cock its ear at a noise.”
Past tense for to be or cause to be at an angle
“He would cock his head to the side, as if he were listening for something that no one else could hear.”
Past tense for to bend at an angle, especially of a limb or joint
“The men point their index fingers and cock their thumbs, waving imaginary guns over their heads.”
Erect or standing, or rising, up
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