Understanding cock as a common English word

Core meanings

Cock is widely known as a British English word for a rooster. It also appears in phrases such as weathercock and cockfighting, though the latter is controversial.

Other uses

In technical settings, cock may describe a valve, tap, or spout in certain regional dialects. Because the word can be vulgar, writers choose context carefully.

This page collects practical notes and common questions about Beginner Tutorial 4.

This page collects practical notes and common questions about Beginner Tutorial 4.