cocked

Example Sentences

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He furrowed his brow and cocked his head in confusion.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 11, 2026

In the photo, the president-elect wears a stern expression, eyes cocked.

From BBC • Jan. 17, 2025

He always wore "a cocked hat, buckles at the knees and shoes, as well as a cross-handled cane, over which he stooped in his gait".

From BBC • Nov. 30, 2024

That analysis by Forensic Science Services in Arizona concluded “the trigger had to be pulled or depressed sufficiently to release the fully cocked or retracted hammer of the evidence revolver.”

From Seattle Times • Mar. 6, 2024

All day Friday and Friday night, they stood their watches and slept with their ears cocked; all day Saturday and all that night and all Sunday morning they waited.

From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham