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Halfcock
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What's The Definition Of Halfcock?Synonyms | Synonyms for Halfcock: Related Terms | Find terms related to Halfcock: See Also | Halfcock In Webster's Dictionary \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]
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