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