verb as in strong fondness

Word Combinations

Example:He studied gunnery to understand the principles involved in cocking and firing a firearm.

Definition:Noun, the science and practice of artillery and the launching and direction of projectiles.

From gunnery

Example:Before beginning the task, he maintained cocking of his mind and attention.

Definition:Noun, a state of being fully engaged or devoted to a particular task or situation.

From attention

Example:In military terms, cocking is related to the state of readiness, especially in preparing weapons.

Definition:Noun, a state of being prepared or ready.

From readiness