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halfcock |
2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Halfcock \Half"cock`\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Halfcocked}; p. pr & vb n. {Halfcocking}.] To set the cock of (a firearm) at the first notch. {To go off halfcocked}. a To be discharged prematurely, or with the trigger at half cock; -- said of a firearm. b To do or say something without due thought or care [Colloq. or Low] From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: half-cock n : confusion resulting from lack of preparation
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