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Cosh — may refer to: Hyperbolic cosine, a mathematical function with notation cosh(x) A blunt metal stick used as a weapon, also known as a blackjack Various sorts of blunt instrument (bludgeon, truncheon, piece of lead pipe, piece of flexible tubing… … Wikipedia
cosh — cosh·er; cosh·er·er; cosh·ery; cosh; … English syllables
cosh — v. t. to hit (someone) with a cosh or similar bludgeon, usually on the head. [slang] [WordNet 1.5 + PJC] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
cosh — n. a piece of leather covered metal with a flexible handle; used for hitting people. [slang] Syn: blackjack, sap. [WordNet 1.5] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
cosh — v. 1. . [WordNet 1.5] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
cosh — Brit. ► NOUN ▪ a thick heavy stick or bar used as a weapon. ► VERB ▪ hit on the head with a cosh. ORIGIN of unknown origin … English terms dictionary
cosh — [käsh] n. [Brit slang < Romany, contr. < koshter, a skewer, stick] [Brit. Slang] a blackjack, bludgeon, or similar weapon vt. [Brit. Slang] to strike with a cosh … English World dictionary
cosh´er|er — cosh|er «KOSH uhr», transitive verb. efu>to treat with fondness; pamper. –v.i. to live at the expense of others. ╂[< Irish coisir a feast, entertainment] –cosh´er|er, noun … Useful english dictionary
cosh|er — «KOSH uhr», transitive verb. efu>to treat with fondness; pamper. –v.i. to live at the expense of others. ╂[< Irish coisir a feast, entertainment] –cosh´er|er, noun … Useful english dictionary
cosh — index cudgel Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 … Law dictionary
cosh — cosh, Funktionszeichen für den Hyperbelkosinus (Cosinus hyperbolicus), eine Hyperbelfunktion … Universal-Lexikon
