Cock and Lean

Cock

Cock verb - To set or cause to be at an angle.
Usage example: cocked his head to the side as he listened to her quizzically
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Synonyms for Cock

Lean and cock are semantically related in tilt topic. In some cases you can use "Lean" instead a verb "Cock".

Lean

Lean verb - To set or cause to be at an angle.
Usage example: just lean the ladder against the tree and climb up it

Cock and lean are semantically related in bend topic. Sometimes you can use "Cock" instead a verb "Lean".

Nearby Words: leaning, leaned, leanness, leant

Common collocations

head cock head lean head
pistol cock pistol lean pistol
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