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Definitions of halfcock word
- noun halfcock The position when the cock of a gun as at the first notch. 1
- verb halfcock To set the cock of (a firearm) at the first notch. 0
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Parts of speech for Halfcock
noun
adjective
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adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
halfcock popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 99% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 70% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
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