Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

re-cock

verb

/ˈriː.kɒk/

Definition

To reset or re-engage a cock, particularly in mechanisms or firearms.

Examples

After the malfunction, the technician had to re-cock the mechanism to ensure it would function properly.
He forgot to re-cock the gun after checking the chamber, which could have been dangerous.

Meaning

The term is often used in the context of firearms to describe the action of resetting the firing mechanism, or it can refer to the process of preparing a tool or device for use again after being previously disengaged.