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cold cock (複数形 cold cocks)

1. (slang) A small heavy object used to give additional force to a punch or other blow of the hand.
   • 1993, The Journal of Irish Literature, page 14

     I had my hand on the lead cold cock and I knew it would not be enough. "Give this man a beer, Sport," […] . I hit him on the temple with the cold cock.

動詞

cold cock (三人称単数 現在形 cold cocks, 現在分詞 cold cocking, 過去形および過去分詞形 cold cocked)

1. (slang) To hit someone with a cold cock.
2. (slang) To hit someone with a club, bottle, or any object that gives additional force to the blow.
3. (slang) To knock someone unconscious.
   • 1992, Ken Kesey, Sailor Song, page 153:

     "I can't believe it. You cold-cocked the big stud." "He blindsided and cold-cocked him," Greer said proudly.

語源

cold +‎ cock

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coldcock (三人称単数 現在形 coldcocks, 現在分詞 coldcocking, 過去形および過去分詞形 coldcocked)

1. (slang) To strike someone so forcefully that they are rendered unconscious.