Definition

To reset or prepare a firearm for firing again after it has been discharged or cocked previously.

Example

He had to recock the gun before he could shoot again.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you see how he had to recock his gun during the competition?

Yeah, that was intense! I can't believe how fast he did it.

I know, right? It takes a lot of practice to recock so smoothly.

Definitely! I need to work on my timing, too.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

This word originates from the combination of 're-' (meaning again) and 'cock' (from Old English 'coc', meaning a male bird, particularly a rooster). The word 'recock' means to cock again, as in resetting or re-engaging a mechanism, often used in the context of firearms.

Memory Tip

Think of 're-' meaning again and 'cock' referring to the action of setting something in place, like a rooster crowing again. This helps you remember that 'recock' means to set something again.

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