cock in Afrikaans
cock in Afrikaans is mannetjie — cock means an adult male chicken; a rooster.
cock in Afrikaans
mannetjie
any male bird
What does "cock" mean?
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noun An adult male chicken; a rooster.
"A proud cock strutted around the farmyard, watching over the hens."
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noun A valve or tap that controls the flow of liquid or gas.
"The plumber fitted a new brass cock to the bottom of the tank."
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noun Vulgar slang: a penis.
"(vulgar slang, generally avoided in formal writing)"
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verb To tilt or raise something at an angle, or to pull back the hammer of a gun ready to fire.
"The dog cocked its ears at the strange noise outside."
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cock in a sentence
- A proud cock strutted around the farmyard, watching over the hens.
- The farmer kept one cock and twelve hens in the garden.
- The plumber fitted a new brass cock to the bottom of the tank.
- Turn the cock a quarter turn to let the gas flow.
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What is "cock" in Afrikaans?
"cock" in Afrikaans is mannetjie. cock means: An adult male chicken; a rooster.
How do you use "cock" in a sentence?
Example: "A proud cock strutted around the farmyard, watching over the hens." In Afrikaans, "cock" is mannetjie.
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