Bedeutungswörterbuch
Englisch
Cock
kɑk
Sehr Häufig
~ 2100
~ 2100
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Der Wortfrequenz- und Bedeutungsindex zeigt an, wie oft ein Wort in einer bestimmten Sprache vorkommt. Je kleiner die Zahl, desto häufiger wird das Wort verwendet. Die am häufigsten verwendeten Wörter liegen typischerweise zwischen 1 und 4000. Dieser Bedeutungsindex hilft Ihnen, sich während Ihres Sprachlernprozesses auf die nützlichsten Wörter zu konzentrieren.
Cock -
Male bird, especially a rooster
Beispiel: The cock crowed at dawn.
Verwendung: formalKontext: describing farm animals or in literature
Notiz: This is the original and most common meaning of 'cock.'
A faucet or valve for controlling the flow of liquid
Beispiel: Turn the cock to stop the water.
Verwendung: formalKontext: engineering or plumbing contexts
Notiz: Commonly used in technical or mechanical discussions.
A male bird of any species
Beispiel: The colorful cock strutted around the aviary.
Verwendung: formalKontext: zoological or ornithological discussions
Notiz: Used in scientific or academic settings to refer to male birds.
A term for a male of certain animals, such as a fish or lobster
Beispiel: The cock lobster was larger than the others.
Verwendung: formalKontext: marine biology or fisheries
Notiz: Specifically used in the context of identifying male animals.
A slang term for a male's genitals
Beispiel: He got kicked in the cock during the fight.
Verwendung: informalKontext: casual conversations among peers
Notiz: This usage is considered vulgar and should be used with caution.
Synonyme von Cock
Rooster
A male chicken, known for its crowing sound.
Beispiel: The rooster crowed at dawn.
Notiz: Rooster specifically refers to a male chicken, whereas 'cock' can have other meanings.
Cockerel
A young male chicken.
Beispiel: The cockerel strutted proudly around the farmyard.
Notiz: Cockerel is a more specific term for a young male chicken compared to the broader use of 'cock'.
Male chicken
A male bird of the species Gallus gallus domesticus.
Beispiel: The male chicken was protecting the hens in the coop.
Notiz: This synonym is a more straightforward and descriptive term for a male chicken.
Ausdrücke und gängige Wendungen von Cock
Cock of the walk
Someone who is very proud and behaves as if they are better or more important than others.
Beispiel: After winning the competition, he strutted around like the cock of the walk.
Notiz: This phrase uses 'cock' metaphorically to convey a sense of pride and dominance.
Cock and bull story
An unbelievable or implausible story that is likely untrue.
Beispiel: She told me a cock and bull story about why she was late.
Notiz: Here, 'cock' is used in the sense of nonsense or fabricated information.
As the crow flies
Refers to the shortest distance between two points, ignoring any obstacles or winding roads.
Beispiel: The nearest town was 5 miles as the crow flies, but it took over an hour to drive there.
Notiz: This phrase does not directly refer to a cock, but it involves a bird metaphor (crow) for distance measurement.
Cock-a-hoop
Extremely pleased or triumphant about something.
Beispiel: She was cock-a-hoop about her new job promotion.
Notiz: The 'cock' here signifies exuberance and excitement.
Cockles of one's heart
Refers to a deep feeling of warmth or happiness.
Beispiel: Seeing the children play warms the cockles of my heart.
Notiz: In this idiom, 'cockles' is used poetically to denote the innermost part of one's emotions.
Don't crow before you're out of the woods
Do not boast or celebrate prematurely; wait until you are sure of success.
Beispiel: He thought he had won, but he was warned, 'Don't crow before you're out of the woods.'
Notiz: The phrase uses 'crow' as a verb related to a rooster's sound, but it conveys a cautionary message rather than pride.
Cock a snook at
To show disrespect or contempt by making a rude gesture.
Beispiel: He cocked a snook at the rules and did things his own way.
Notiz: 'Cock' here is used in a negative sense to signify defiance or rebellious behavior.
Cocks alltägliche (Slang-)Ausdrücke
Cocky
Cocky means overly confident or arrogantly self-assured.
Beispiel: He's always so cocky in class, but everyone knows he struggles with the material.
Notiz: Cocky is a slang term derived from 'cock' but carries a different connotation related to attitude rather than the original meaning of 'rooster.'
Cock-up
Cock-up refers to a mistake or error, often a significant one.
Beispiel: There was a major cock-up in the planning, leading to chaos at the event.
Notiz: In this context, 'cock-up' doesn't refer to a male bird but instead to a mess or botch-up.
Cocktail
Cocktail refers to mixed alcoholic drinks, often served in bars or social gatherings.
Beispiel: Let's meet for cocktails after work to celebrate your promotion.
Notiz: The term 'cocktail' is unrelated to the original word 'cock' and has evolved to mean a specific type of drink.
Cocktail dress
A cocktail dress is a semi-formal dress suitable for social events but not formal occasions.
Beispiel: She wore a stunning cocktail dress to the party, turning heads as she entered.
Notiz: Similar to 'cocktail,' 'cocktail dress' has no connection to the bird but refers to a type of attire.
Cock block
To cock block means to intentionally or unintentionally prevent someone from starting or progressing in a romantic or sexual relationship.
Beispiel: His friend always seems to cock block him whenever he talks to a girl at parties.
Notiz: The term 'cock block' does not relate to poultry but rather to social interactions and romantic encounters.
Cocktail hour
Cocktail hour is a designated time at an occasion (such as a wedding) for guests to enjoy drinks and mingle before a main event.
Beispiel: The cocktail hour before the wedding provided a chance for guests to socialize and relax.
Notiz: Similar to 'cocktail,' 'cocktail hour' is a term associated with social gatherings and beverages, detached from its original meaning.
Cocktail party
A cocktail party is a social gathering where alcoholic beverages, especially mixed drinks, are served and enjoyed.
Beispiel: We're hosting a cocktail party on Saturday; feel free to bring your favorite drink to share.
Notiz: This term, like 'cocktail,' is related to social events and drinks, rather than to the original meaning of 'cock.'
Cock - Beispiele
The rooster crowed at dawn.
He ordered a cocktail at the bar.
The bird had a long beak.
Grammatik von Cock
Cock - Substantiv (Noun) / Substantiv, Singular oder Masse (Noun, singular or mass)
Lemma: cock
Konjugationen
Substantiv, Plural (Noun, plural): cocks, cock
Substantiv, Singular oder Masse (Noun, singular or mass): cock
Verb, Vergangenheitsform (Verb, past tense): cocked
Verb, Gerundium oder Partizip Präsens (Verb, gerund or present participle): cocking
Verb, 3. Person Singular Präsens (Verb, 3rd person singular present): cocks
Verb, Grundform (Verb, base form): cock
Verb, Präsens nicht 3. Person Singular (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): cock
Silben, Trennung und Betonung
cock enthält 1 Silben: cock
Phonetische Transkription: ˈkäk
cock , ˈkäk (Die rote Silbe ist betont)
Cock - Bedeutung und Nutzungsrate
Der Wortfrequenz- und Bedeutungsindex zeigt an, wie oft ein Wort in einer bestimmten Sprache vorkommt. Je kleiner die Zahl, desto häufiger wird das Wort verwendet. Die am häufigsten verwendeten Wörter liegen typischerweise zwischen 1 und 4000.
cock: ~ 2100 (Sehr Häufig).
Dieser Bedeutungsindex hilft Ihnen, sich während Ihres Sprachlernprozesses auf die nützlichsten Wörter zu konzentrieren.
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