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uncocked

uncocked

7.2
Not ready to fire, as when a gun cannot shoot
  • adjective
  • /ʌnˈkɑkt/
  • Specialized
translation icon : desarmado
  • Make sure the weapon is uncocked before cleaning.

Examples

  • For safety reasons, the hunter always kept his rifle uncocked until he was ready to shoot.

  • The old revolver was found uncocked in the drawer, making it less dangerous.

  • Before cleaning the gun, make sure it is uncocked and unloaded.

  • The gun was uncocked and safe to handle.

  • The gun was safely placed on the table, remaining uncocked until the shooting range opened.

  • He ensured the crossbow was uncocked before handing it to his friend for inspection.

  • Always keep your firearm uncocked until you are ready to shoot to prevent accidental discharges.

Surface Forms

uncocked positive

Morphology

uncocked = cocked (transparent) = un + cock + ed

Formed by adding the negative prefix 'un-' to 'cocked', so the meaning 'not cocked' is directly derivable.

Etymology

Uncocked comes from the prefix un- meaning 'not' and the verb cock, which comes from the image of a cock ('rooster') lifting its head. In guns, to cock a hammer is to set the weapon ready to fire, so uncocked means 'not set' and not ready to shoot.