English Explanatory Dictionary

decock

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb

To uncock; to let down the cock of (a firearm).

Pronunciation

/ˈdi.kɔk/ /diˈkɔk/

Word forms

decock decocks decocking decocked

Etymology

From de- + cock.

Derived words

decocker

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