Explore Cockle through 10+ example sentences from English, with an explanation of the meaning and related words like shellfish or knit. Ideal for language learners, writers and word enthusiasts.
Cockle meaning
- Any of various edible European bivalve mollusks, of the family Cardiidae, having heart-shaped shells.
- The shell of such a mollusk.
- A wrinkle, pucker
Synonyms of Cockle
Using Cockle
- The main meaning on this page is: Any of various edible European bivalve mollusks, of the family Cardiidae, having heart-shaped shells. | The shell of such a mollusk. | A wrinkle, pucker
- Useful related words include: shellfish, knit, crumple, rumple.
- In the example corpus, cockle often appears in combinations such as: james cockle, cockle creek, cockle sheds.
Context around Cockle
- Average sentence length in these examples: 22.5 words
- Position in the sentence: 5 start, 4 middle, 5 end
- Sentence types: 14 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Cockle
- In this selection, "cockle" usually appears near the start of the sentence. The average example has 22.5 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Around the word, james, doug, neighbouring, creek, sheds and chowder stand out and add context to how "cockle" is used.
- Recognizable usage signals include a neighbouring cockle shed and and pass cockle sheds moored. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "cockle" sits close to words such as aaronson, abai and abass, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with cockle
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
This idea first surfaced with the articles by James Cockle beginning in 1848. (13 words)
We’re supposed to pour roasted cauliflower and cockle chowder over it, and the pickled fennel. (16 words)
Environmental activist and former Green Party leadership challenger James Cockle said hearing about the incident was "absolutely heartbreaking". (18 words)
It has only opened the coastal cockle beds three times in twenty years; August 2013 was the last of these openings. citation Enterprise zone The creation of Lancashire Enterprise Zone was announced in 2011. (34 words)
Whitstable Fish Market and the Crab and Winkle eatery in the town’s harbour was destroyed by a blaze last May, after flames spread into the building from a neighbouring cockle shed. (32 words)
It announced on Thursday that after talking to local councils it would add Cockle Creek, Cardiff, Woy Woy and three stations in Sydney to the list. (26 words)
Example sentences (14)
Environmental activist and former Green Party leadership challenger James Cockle said hearing about the incident was "absolutely heartbreaking".
Kristina L. Cockle et al, Neotropical ornithology: Reckoning with historical assumptions, removing systemic barriers, and reimagining the future, Ornithological Applicationsacademic.
We’re supposed to pour roasted cauliflower and cockle chowder over it, and the pickled fennel.
Whitstable Fish Market and the Crab and Winkle eatery in the town’s harbour was destroyed by a blaze last May, after flames spread into the building from a neighbouring cockle shed.
It announced on Thursday that after talking to local councils it would add Cockle Creek, Cardiff, Woy Woy and three stations in Sydney to the list.
The publication asserted: "Industrial-style coffee houses, boutique bars and a sandy shoreline lined by characterful cockle sheds:".
You’ll set off from the quaint fishing village of Leigh, and pass cockle sheds, moored boats and plenty of charming independent shops.
Doug Cockle is the voice of Geralt of Rivia and recently announced on Twitter that he has finally finished all eight episodes in season one.
Doug Cockle, the voice behind Geralt of Rivia in CD Projeckt Red's games, has taken to Twitter to praise adaptation of the popular series.
Get yourself well acquainted with it at this free talk on Enfield's railway history by expert Dave Cockle.
Addictive, lightly floured cockle “popcorn” arrived hot and crisp in a miniature copper pan, and lobster bisque topped a creamy cheese soufflé.
It has only opened the coastal cockle beds three times in twenty years; August 2013 was the last of these openings. citation Enterprise zone The creation of Lancashire Enterprise Zone was announced in 2011.
The English and Australian Copper Company built another substantial works at Broadmeadow circa 1890, and in that decade the Cockle Creek Smelter was built.
This idea first surfaced with the articles by James Cockle beginning in 1848.
Common combinations with cockle
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts: