What is the meaning of "cock a gun"? - Question about English (US)

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Berkay-Yavuz

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What does cock a gun mean?


What does 'cock a gun' mean?

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gleaart

16 Mar 2017

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Moving a lever into position to make the weapon ready to fire.

Moving a lever into position to make the weapon ready to fire.

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pfrigerio

16 Mar 2017

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To "cock a gun" means to get it to the point where pulling the trigger will fire the gun. It varies based on the type of gun...but usually it is where there is a bullet in the chamber and the firing pin is ready to strike the bullet to fire it when the trigger is pulled.

To "cock a gun" means to get it to the point where pulling the trigger will fire the gun. It varies based on the type of gun...but usually it is where there is a bullet in the chamber and the firing pin is ready to strike the bullet to fire it when the trigger is pulled.

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Jakuo

16 Mar 2017

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it means to chicken a gun

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