decock

English

Etymology

From de- +‎ cock.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈdi.kɔk/, /diˈkɔk/

Verb

decock (third-person singular simple present decocks, present participle decocking, simple past and past participle decocked)

1. (transitive) To uncock; to let down the cock of (a firearm).
   • 2020, Jeph Jacques, Questionable Content (webcomic), 4255: We Know How It Is:

     "Fair enough. I'll tell Pintsize to decock the confetti cannon."

Derived terms

• decocker

Anagrams

• cocked