verb
- past tense of recock; to cock (a gun or firearm) again
Usage: firearms terminology
Examples
- He recocked the rifle after the first shot missed.
- The hunter quickly recocked his weapon for another attempt.
- She recocked the pistol with a sharp click.
- The soldier recocked his musket before advancing.
- After the misfire, he recocked the gun and tried again.
- The cowboy recocked his revolver in one smooth motion.