I . n.
1.
Male ( of birds ).
2.
Chanticleer, rooster [ U. S. ].
3.
Cock-crowing, ~-crow.
4.
Faucet, turn-valve, stop-~.
5.
Hammer ( of gunlock ).
6.
Turning-up, turn, toss, perking.
7.
Pile ( of hay, etc. ), rick.
8.
Yawl, ship's boat, small boat, ~-boat.
9.
Notch, groove ( of an arrow ).
II . v. a.
1.
Set, set up, set the ~ or hammer of.
2.
Perk, perk up, toss.
3.
Pile, make into ~s or ricks.
4.
Point, sharpen, calk ( said of a horseshoe ).
III . v. n.
Bridle, perk, hold the head high, look big or pert or menacing.