Word: COCKING
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty
Definition of COCKING
- To lift the cock of a firearm or crossbow; to prepare (a gun or crossbow) to be fired.
- To be prepared to be triggered by having the cock lifted.
"In the darkness, the gun cocked loudly."
- To erect; to turn up.
- To form into piles.
- The hunting of gamecocks.
- Cockfighting.
- Offensive or worthless
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
May trace back to the Latin prefix "com-" or "con-", meaning "together, with, or jointly".
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "Please ensure you spell "cocking" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."
- โข "Understanding the exact meaning of "cocking" can significantly improve your writing style."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
A standard valid Scrabble word that can be highly useful for transitioning between different board quadrants.
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
This is a 7+ letter word. Use it as a Bingo candidate if you have the space on the board for a +50 point bonus.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 16 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 16 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 20 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is COCKING a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is COCKING worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in COCKING? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing COCKING:
- # the cocking effect
- # master of cocking
- # playing with cocking
- # in terms of cocking
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