How Do You Spell UNCOCK?

Pronunciation: [ʌnkˈɒk] (IPA)

The word "uncock" is spelled with the letters U-N-C-O-C-K. It is pronounced as /ʌnˈkɒk/, with a short "u" sound followed by a stress on the first syllable, "un." The "c" and "k" sounds are both pronounced separately, with a short "o" sound in between. This word means to release the hammer or firing pin of a firearm or to undo a latch or fastener. It is important to spell words correctly to avoid confusion in communication.

UNCOCK Meaning and Definition

  1. The term "uncock" refers to the action of releasing the cocked position of a firearm's hammer or striker, putting it back into the resting or uncocked position. When a firearm is typically cocked, the hammer or striker is pulled back or manipulated into a ready position, which prepares the weapon for firing. However, there may be circumstances where the firearm needs to be uncocked without firing a round, such as for safety, maintenance, or to prevent accidental discharge.

    To uncock a firearm, the user must follow specific procedures depending on the weapon's make and model. It usually involves carefully and slowly pulling the trigger while preventing the hammer or striker from discharging. This action allows the hammer or striker to be gradually and safely guided back into its uncocked position.

    Uncocking a firearm is often a fundamental safety measure when handling weapons. It helps prevent unintentional firing and reduces the risk of injuries. Additionally, uncocking may be necessary during regular firearm maintenance or when storing the weapon for an extended period.

    It is important to handle and uncock firearms with utmost caution and knowledge. Always consult the specific firearm's manual or seek guidance from experienced individuals, such as gunsmiths or certified trainers, to ensure proper and safe uncocking procedures are followed. Mishandling or incorrectly uncocking a firearm could lead to accidental discharges, causing injury or damage.

  2. To let down the hammer of a gun or pistol.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for UNCOCK

  • unnock
  • uncok
  • unock
  • unkock
  • yncock
  • jncock
  • incock
  • 8ncock
  • 7ncock
  • ubcock
  • umcock
  • ujcock
  • uhcock
  • unvock
  • uncick
  • unckck
  • unclck
  • uncpck
  • unc0ck
  • unc9ck

Etymology of UNCOCK

The word "uncock" has a fairly straightforward etymology. It is a combination of the prefix "un-" which means "not" or "reverse", and the verb "cock", which means to set the hammer of a firearm in a position ready to be released. The term "cock" itself derives from the Old English word "cocc" or "coc", which means "rooster" or "male bird". It has also been used metaphorically as a reference to male genitalia. Over time, "cock" came to be associated with the hammer of a firearm, and "uncock" was created to denote the action of releasing the hammer from its cocked position.

Conjugate verb Uncock

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have uncocked
you would have uncocked
he/she/it would have uncocked
we would have uncocked
they would have uncocked
I would have uncock
you would have uncock
he/she/it would have uncock
we would have uncock
they would have uncock

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been uncocking
you would have been uncocking
he/she/it would have been uncocking
we would have been uncocking
they would have been uncocking

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would uncock
you would uncock
he/she/it would uncock
we would uncock
they would uncock

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be uncocking
you would be uncocking
he/she/it would be uncocking
we would be uncocking
they would be uncocking

FUTURE

I will uncock
you will uncock
he/she/it will uncock
we will uncock
they will uncock

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be uncocking
you will be uncocking
he/she/it will be uncocking
we will be uncocking
they will be uncocking

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have uncocked
you will have uncocked
he/she/it will have uncocked
we will have uncocked
they will have uncocked

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been uncocking
you will have been uncocking
he/she/it will have been uncocking
we will have been uncocking
they will have been uncocking

IMPERATIVE

you uncock
we let´s uncock

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to uncock

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was uncocking
you were uncocking
he/she/it was uncocking
we were uncocking
they were uncocking

PAST PARTICIPLE

uncocked

PAST PERFECT

I had uncocked
you had uncocked
he/she/it had uncocked
we had uncocked
they had uncocked

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been uncocking
you had been uncocking
he/she/it had been uncocking
we had been uncocking
they had been uncocking

PRESENT

I uncock
you uncock
he/she/it uncocks
we uncock
they uncock

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am uncocking
you are uncocking
he/she/it is uncocking
we are uncocking
they are uncocking

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

uncocking

PRESENT PERFECT

I have uncocked
you have uncocked
he/she/it has uncocked
we have uncocked
they have uncocked

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been uncocking
you have been uncocking
he/she/it has been uncocking
we have been uncocking
they have been uncocking

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it uncock

SIMPLE PAST

I uncocked
you uncocked
he/she/it uncocked
we uncocked
they uncocked

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