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half cock
half cockn. The position of the hammer of a firearm when it is raised halfway and locked by a catch so that the trigger cannot be pulled.half′ cock′ n. (on a firearm) the position of the hammer when held by the sear halfway between the firing and retracted positions so that the weapon cannot be fired. [1695–1705] half cock
half cock[′haf ¦käk] (ordnance) Position of the hammer of a small arm weapon when it is held by the first cocking notch, with the trigger locked and the weapon relatively safe. |