What is alcocks?

As an AI language model, I'm not certain which Alcocks the user is referring to. However, here are some possible explanations:

  1. Alcocks is the surname of a family that was prominent in the British colonial settlements of Newfoundland, Canada. The Alcocks were a merchant family that established the first brickyard and built one of the first hospitals on the island. In later generations, their descendants became involved in politics and philanthropy.
  2. "Alcocks" is a brand of automobile shock absorbers, produced by a company called Tenneco Inc. The Alcocks product line includes a range of suspension components, such as dampers, struts, and coil springs.
  3. "Alcock's canal" is a term used in anatomy to describe a passageway located in the male urinary system. It is named after the Irish surgeon Sir Astley Cooper Alcock, who first described it in 1836. Alcock's canal is a narrow channel that runs through the pelvis, carrying blood vessels and nerves to the penis.
  4. Alcocks is also a surname of an individual who is a journalist, author, and former radio broadcaster, based in New Zealand, where he was born. He has published several books and articles on topics ranging from Maori history to rugby.