Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cockshut
noun
/ˈkɒkʃʌt/
Definition
A term used to refer to the time of day when the sun has set and the evening has begun.
Examples
- In the late summer, many people enjoy fishing at cockshut.
- The woods come alive with sounds as the cockshut brings the day to a close.
Meaning
Cockshut is often associated with the hour after sunset and is sometimes used in the context of fishing or hunting.
Synonyms
- Twilight
- Dusk
- Evening
