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Unchock vs Uncock - What's the difference?

unchock | uncock |

In lang=en terms the difference between unchock and uncock

is that unchock is to remove the chocks from (a parked aircraft, trailer, etc) while uncock is to let down the cock of (a firearm).

As verbs the difference between unchock and uncock

is that unchock is to remove the chocks from (a parked aircraft, trailer, etc) while uncock is to straighten or flatten (remove a cocked shape).

unchock

English

Verb

(en verb)
  • To remove the chocks from (a parked aircraft, trailer, etc.).

    • uncock

    English

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • To straighten or flatten (remove a cocked shape)
    • to uncock a hat
  • To let down the cock of (a firearm).
  • * 1884 : (Mark Twain), (The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn), Chapter VIII
  • *:My heart jumped up amongst my lungs. I never waited for to look further, but uncocked my gun and went sneaking back on my tiptoes as fast as ever I could.
  • * 1844 , (Alexandre Dumas) (translated by William Robson), (The Three Musketeers) Chapter 27
  • *:And d'Artagnan set the example. Then, turning toward Planchet, he made him a sign to uncock his musketoon. The Englishmen, convinced of these peaceful proceedings, sheathed their swords grumblingly.
  • To open or spread from a cock or heap, as hay.

    • Antonyms

    (let down the cock) * cock