Cocking

Cocking occurs when the hammer is forced into the proper position for firing the next round.

FM 23-5: Chapter 3. - OPERATION & FUNCTIONING United States Army 1965

"Cocking" was universal, and Burton, who as a lad had patronised this cruel sport, himself kept a fighter -- "Bhujang" -- of which he speaks affectionately, as one might of an only child.

The Life of Sir Richard Burton Thomas Wright 1897

"Cocking" was universal, and Burton, who as a lad had patronised this cruel sport, himself kept a fighter ” "Bhujang" ” of which he speaks affectionately, as one might of an only child.

The Life of Sir Richard Burton Wright, Thomas, 1859-1936 1906

Cocking the hammer, he started to walk up to the pond.

Field & Stream's Best Hunting Story Contest: Final Week (Week Four) 2009

Cocking her head to one side, she eyed him with suspicion.

How to Woo a Reluctant Lady Deborah Gonzales 2011

Cocking a nuclear snook at India seems worse than irresponsible under the circumstances.

Storing up trouble: Pakistan's nuclear bombs | Editorial 2011

Two successive poor rains, entrenched poverty and lack of investment in affected areas have pushed 12 million people into a fight for survival, said Jane Cocking, Oxfam's humanitarian director.

Triangle of hunger batters millions in East Africa 2011

Cocking the hammer, he started to walk up to the pond.

Field & Stream's Best Hunting Story Contest: Final Week (Week Four) 2009

Cocking her head to one side, she eyed him with suspicion.

How to Woo a Reluctant Lady Deborah Gonzales 2011

Cocking an ear, unsure where the sound was coming from, he slowly headed into the living room.

The Hole in the Wall « A Fly in Amber 2010