uncock
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2VERB + UNCOCK
sign
UNCOCK + NOUN
hat, musketoon
Definitions
verb
To straighten or flatten (remove a cocked shape).
to uncock a hat
To let down the cock of (a firearm).
My heart jumped up amongst my lungs. I never waited for to look further, but uncocked my gun and went sneaking back on my tiptoes as fast as ever I could.
And d'Artagnan set the example. Then, turning toward Planchet, he made him a sign to uncock his musketoon. The Englishmen, convinced of these peaceful proceedings, sheathed their swords grumblingly.
To open or spread from a cock or heap, as hay.
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3to uncock a hat
WiktionaryMy heart jumped up amongst my lungs. I never waited for to look further, but uncocked my gun and went sneaking back on my tiptoes as fast as ever I could.
WiktionaryAnd d'Artagnan set the example. Then, turning toward Planchet, he made him a sign to uncock his musketoon. The Englishmen, convinced of these peaceful proceedings, sheathed their swords grumblingly.
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