cocked
cocked
adjective
(Of a firearm) having its hammer drawn back, prepared for immediate firing.
"The shotgun was cocked."
verb
Past tense or past participle of 'cock', meaning to tilt or raise something.
"He cocked his head."
adjective
Tilted or raised to one side, often indicating alertness or readiness.
"She had a cocked eyebrow."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: cock, stopcock, turncock, hammer, shaft, putz, tool, dick, prick, pecker, strut, ruffle