cockshy
noun
cock·shy ˈkäk-ˌshī 
plural cockshies
1
a
: a throw at an object set up as a mark
b
: a mark or target so set up
2
: an object or person taken as a butt (as of criticism)
Word History
Etymology
cock entry 1 + shy, noun
First Known Use
1836, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
- master mariner
- master mason
- master matrix
- master mechanic
- master of arts
- master of ceremonies
- master of request
- master of requests
- master of science
- master of the revels
- master of the rolls
- master oscillator
- master plan
- master plans
- master point
- master policy
- master race
- master sergeant
- master station
- master switch
- master tap
- master's
- master's deed
- master's degree
- master-at-arms