cocked

Example Sentences

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

From BBC • Jan. 17, 2025

Abu Zaid, a bearded militant with the Syrian rebel group Hayat Tahrir al Sham, cocked his ear toward the roar.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 16, 2024

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

The expert said he had to strike the fully cocked gun with a mallet and break it in order for it to fire without depressing the trigger.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 6, 2024

She cocked her head to one side, as if curious about what sort of ostriches these odd-looking, mismatched creatures might be.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood