Decock

//ˈdi.kɔk// verb

verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    To uncock; to let down the cock of (a firearm). transitive

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

Synonyms

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uncock

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

Etymology

From de- + cock.

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